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How to get fromBournemouth to Porthmadogby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Porthmadog by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    9h 30m
    £128–195

  2. Drive  226.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Porthmadogcar car 226.6 mi
    5h 32m
    £57–82

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5. Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    10h 48m

Bournemouth to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Porthmadog via Wolverhampton and Machynlleth in around 9h 30m.

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