There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
6h 33mDrive 138.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gloucester to Porthmadogcar 138.8 mi
3h 6m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
- Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
9h 23mTrain
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain
7h 16m£85–139
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Porthmadog Park A via Country Bus Station, Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Gloucester and Porthmadog is 196 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Gloucester to Porthmadog, including transfers.
Gloucester to Porthmadog bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Porthmadog train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Porthmadog is to bus which takes 9h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £140 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Porthmadog, Wales?
You can take a bus from Transport Hub to Porthmadog Park A via Country Bus Station, Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 7h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Porthmadog
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Gloucester to Porthmadog bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Country Bus Station.
Gloucester to Porthmadog train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Porthmadog is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Gloucester to Porthmadog.
Book your Gloucester to Porthmadog train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1632+ hotels available in Porthmadog.





















