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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 Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus Taith
    7h 51m

  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 33m
    £19–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain train
    8h 6m
    £73–124

  4. Drive  131.3 mi

    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Porthmadogcar car 131.3 mi
    3h 5m
    £33–48

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus Taith
    8h 27m

Pontypridd to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Porthmadog via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Dovey Junction in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontypridd to Porthmadog Park Stand B via Cardiff Central, Tresillian Way, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 8h 27m.

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