Isle of Portland travel guide

Isle of Portland Tourism | Isle of Portland Guide

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With a population of 12,710, Isle of Portland is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Isle of Portland to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Isle of Portland

Isle of Portland in June
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Portland in June
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Isle of Portland

Plane

Although Isle of Portland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 54 miles from Isle of Portland. The shortest domestic flight to Isle of Portland departs from London and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Isle of Portland, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Isle of Portland to London takes 2h 25m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £114 for a 5h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Portland is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 119 miles from Isle of Portland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Isle of Portland. From London, the bus ride to Isle of Portland takes 125 miles and will cost you around £28. From Oxford, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

Although Isle of Portland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 54 miles from Isle of Portland. The shortest domestic flight to Isle of Portland departs from London and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Isle of Portland, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Isle of Portland to London takes 2h 25m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £114 for a 5h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Portland is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 119 miles from Isle of Portland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Isle of Portland. From London, the bus ride to Isle of Portland takes 125 miles and will cost you around £28. From Oxford, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Isle of Portland

Airlines serving Isle of Portland

KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,411 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
Vueling
Good (803 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (159 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (494 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Portland

Most booked hotels in Isle of Portland

Crabbers' Wharf
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£110+
Alexandra Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Clifton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£83+
The Fairhaven Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£78+
Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£101+
Heights Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£110+

Hiring a car in Isle of Portland

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Isle of Portland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Isle of Portland is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Isle of Portland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Isle of Portland is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.