The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Isle of Portland
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
193 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Isle of Portland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Isle of Portland will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 4 trains that leave London for Isle of Portland on Mon, Dec 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 193 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 6 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London to Isle of Portland
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Isle of Portland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€48 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Isle of Portland train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Isle of Portland trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:35 PM London | 2h48 | 9:23 PM Isle of Portland | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
![]() | 7:05 AM London | 2h44 | 9:49 AM Isle of Portland | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM London | 6h06 | 1:26 PM Isle of Portland | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 AM London | 5h15 | 1:20 PM Isle of Portland | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 AM London | 2h29 | 11:04 AM Isle of Portland | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London to Isle of Portland by bus or train
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Why should you book London to Isle of Portland trains with Omio?
South Western Railway operates all train services from London to Isle of Portland. Omio is the only official third party seller for South Western Railway tickets.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London to Isle of Portland.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Isle of Portland
Trains from London to Isle of Portland run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 119 miles (193 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 119 miles (193 km) |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 21:35 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from London to Isle of Portland trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between London and Isle of Portland from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London to Isle of Portland
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Isle of Portland by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Isle of Portland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Isle of Portland
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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