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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ely 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
    8h 2m
    £110–173

  2. Drive  216.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ely to Porthmadogcar car 216.8 mi
    4h 7m
    £54–77

  3. Train, bus via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus bus T2
    8h 9m
    £96–185

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Ely to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to The Australiabus bus T2
    10h 12m
    £129–195

Ely to Porthmadog by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Ely to Porthmadog. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Machynlleth, walk to Bus Depot, then take the bus to Porthmadog Park A. Alternatively, you can drive from Ely to Porthmadog in around 4h 7m.

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