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How to get fromCardiff to Porthmadog Stationby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aldibus bus T2
    6h 23m

  2. Drive 143.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Porthmadog Stationcar car 143.2 mi
    3h 22m
    £35–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Aldibus bus T2
    7h 38m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    7h 11m
    £84–146

  5. Bus via Newtown

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 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 Aldibus bus T2
    9h 1m

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Porthmadog Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Porthmadog Station, Wales?

You can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Porthmadog Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Aldi in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 7h 11m.

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