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How to get fromDerby to Porthmadogby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby 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
    7h 6m
    £68–111

  2. Drive  132.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Porthmadogcar car 132.1 mi
    2h 46m
    £33–48

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Street to Bus Stationbus bus Sw
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    3. Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    8h

  4. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train
    7h 49m
    £113–142

Derby to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 7h 6m.

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