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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    8h 9m
    £74–126

  2. Drive  131.3 mi

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

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus bus T1 / ...
    4. Drive from Park Avenue to Porthmadogcar car
    8h 17m
    £37–54

  4. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train Snowdonia Star / ...
    9h 42m
    £137–192

Pontypridd to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Porthmadog via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 8h 9m.

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