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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Machynlleth

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 10m
    £60–92

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    8h 45m
    £34–58

  3. Drive  145.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Porthmadogcar car 145.2 mi
    3h 1m
    £36–52

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    6h 32m
    £60–92

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    6h 58m
    £70–108

Cheltenham to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Well to Porthmadog Park Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 58m.

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