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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chepstow to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Shrewsbury

    best
    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    6h 52m
    £61–104

  2. Drive  139 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chepstow to Porthmadogcar car 139 mi
    3h 24m
    £35–50

  3. Bus via Carmarthen

    1. Take the bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 2 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 507
    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
    8h 59m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus bus 1
    6h 53m
    £75–127

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    7h 40m
    £70–120

  6. 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 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    10h 22m

Chepstow to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Chepstow, Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 2 to Porthmadog Park Stand B via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen station in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chepstow to Porthmadog via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 7h 40m.

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