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How to get fromPorthmadog to Barry Islandby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Porthmadog to Barry Island 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 52m

  2. Drive 149.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Barry Islandcar car 149.4 mi
    3h 39m
    £37–53

  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
    8h 58m

  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
    7h 21m
    £85–156

  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
    7h 36m

  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 Stand 7bus bus T4
    9h 37m

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  • Distance: 215.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Barry Island, Wales?

You can take a bus from The Australia to Plymouth Road via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Tresillian Way, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8 in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Barry Island via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 21m.

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