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How to get fromPorthmadog Harbour Station to Cardiffby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Porthmadog Harbour Station to Cardiff by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Shrewsbury

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 9m

  2. Drive 142.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog Harbour Station to Cardiffcar car 142.6 mi
    3h 22m
    £35–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    7h 38m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 47m
    £82–149

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    6h 53m

  6. Bus via Newtown

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus bus T4
    8h 31m

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  • Distance: 207.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Porthmadog Harbour Station, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Porthmadog Harbour Station to Tresillian Way via The Australia and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Porthmadog Harbour Station to Cardiff Central via Porthmadog, Machynlleth, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 47m.

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