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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 Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    6h 56m

  2. Drive  143.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Porthmadog Stationcar car 143.2 mi
    3h 22m
    £36–51

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain train
    7h 7m
    £70–113

  4. Bus via Porthmadog Park Stand B

    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    7h 4m

  5. 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 44m

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  • Distance: 184.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Porthmadog Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 7h 4m.

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