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How to get fromBrecon Beacons to Porthmadogby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brecon Beacons to Porthmadog by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Brecon Beacons to Abergavennytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    7h 4m
    £186–248

  2. Drive  109.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brecon Beacons to Porthmadogcar car 109.8 mi
    2h 42m
    £28–40

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Brecon Beacons to Moriah Chapeltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Moriah Chapel to Neath Bus Station 9bus bus X8 / ...
    3. Take the train from Neath to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    5. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus bus T1 / ...
    6. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Dovey Junctiontrain train
    7. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain train
    9h 24m
    £111–154

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Railway Stationbus bus X44
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    8h 27m

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  • Distance: 207.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Brecon Beacons, Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Brecon Beacons to Porthmadog. However, you can take the taxi to Abergavenny, take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Machynlleth, then take the train to Porthmadog. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Moriah Chapel, take the bus to Neath Bus Station 9, walk to Neath, take the train to Carmarthen, walk to Carmarthen station, take the bus to The Black Lion, take the bus to Park Avenue, walk to Aberystwyth, take the train to Dovey Junction, then take the train to Porthmadog.

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