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

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthcawl 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 59m

  2. Drive 141.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Porthmadogcar car 141.6 mi
    3h 20m
    £35–50

  3. 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
    8h 20m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    8h 49m

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  • Distance: 233.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to Porthmadog Park A via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 20m.

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