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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus bus T2
    6h 15m

  2. Drive 132.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Porthmadogcar car 132.1 mi
    2h 45m
    £33–47

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    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 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    9h 2m

  4. Train

    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 5m
    £81–131

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  • Distance: 163.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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 5m.

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