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

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

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  1. Bus via Machynlleth

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    1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    6h 3m
    £14–19

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Abergavenny to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    7h 5m
    £50–83

  3. Drive  101.2 mi

    1. Drive from Brecon to Porthmadogcar car 101.2 mi
    2h 30m
    £25–36

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    6h 27m
    £14–19

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  • Distance: 126.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Porthmadog Park Stand B via Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 6h 3m.

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