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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    7h 21m
    £64–110

  2. Bus via Newtown

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    8h 9m
    £19–27

  3. Drive  131.3 mi

    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Porthmadogcar car 131.3 mi
    3h 5m
    £33–47

  4. Line 404 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus bus 404
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    8h 17m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    8h 49m

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  • Distance: 219.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthmadog Park Stand B via Merthyr Bus Station 2, Newtown Bus Station, Bus Depot, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 8h 9m.

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