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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston 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 36m
    £84–171

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    2. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain train Machynlleth - Pwllheli
    11h 45m
    £55–93

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    3. Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    8h 6m

  4. Drive  231.6 mi

    1. Drive from London to Porthmadogcar car 231.6 mi
    4h 20m
    £58–83

London to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from London Euston to Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 7h 36m.

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