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How to get fromDorchester to Portmeirionby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Portmeirion by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Shrewsbury

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Minfforddbus bus T2
    9h 59m

  2. Drive 216.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Portmeirioncar car 216.9 mi
    5h 13m
    £53–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minfforddbus bus T2
    11h 27m

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Minfforddbus bus T2
    10h 19m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 298.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Portmeirion, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dorchester to Portmeirion. However, you can take the train to Westbury (Wilts), take the train to Newport (S Wales), take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Machynlleth, walk to Bus Depot, then take the bus to Minffordd. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dorchester West to Minffordd via Cardiff Central, Tresillian Way, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 11h 27m.

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