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

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

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  1. Train

    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 train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    7h 15m
    £73–118

  2. Drive  138.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gloucester to Porthmadogcar car 138.8 mi
    3h 6m
    £35–50

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    4. Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    8h 36m

  4. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Hereford to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    8h 49m
    £58–93

Gloucester to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 7h 15m.

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