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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 via Shrewsbury

    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 Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    7h 31m
    £73–126

  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 Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    8h 12m
    £19–27

  3. Drive  131.3 mi

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

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus bus T2
    7h 52m
    £89–154

  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 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    9h 18m

Pontypridd to Porthmadog by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Porthmadog Park A via Merthyr Bus Station 2, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 8h 12m.

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