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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    6h 49m
    £74–121

  2. Drive  156.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Porthmadogcar car 156.3 mi
    3h 44m
    £39–56

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    8h 46m

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus bus 1
    7h 11m
    £78–136

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    9h 34m

Bristol to Porthmadog by train, foot, and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Porthmadog Park Stand B via Swansea City Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen station in around 9h 34m.

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