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

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There are 5 ways to get from Porth 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
    8h

  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
    9h 45m
    £22–31

  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 15m
    £74–125

  4. Drive  134.7 mi

    1. Drive from Porth to Porthmadogcar car 134.7 mi
    3h 13m
    £34–49

  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 36m

Porth to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Porth to Porthmadog via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Dovey Junction in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porth to Porthmadog Park Stand B via Cardiff Central, Tresillian Way, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 8h 36m.

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