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

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There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    6h 27m
    £58–96

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100
    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 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    9h 5m
    £34–59

  3. Train, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Gloucester 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 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    8h 53m

  4. Drive  138.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gloucester to Porthmadogcar car 138.8 mi
    3h 6m
    £35–51

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Dovey Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain train
    7h 12m
    £71–115

Gloucester to Porthmadog by train, foot, and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Dovey Junction in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Porthmadog Park Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 9h 5m.

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