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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    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 Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    6h 18m
    £68–109

  2. Drive  145.2 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Stationbus bus 445
    2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus bus 461 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    5. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    9h 53m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Dovey Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain train
    6h 55m
    £78–127

Cheltenham to Porthmadog by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Porthmadog Park A via Country Bus Station, Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Dovey Junction in around 6h 55m.

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