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How to get fromPorthmadog to Bathby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Porthmadog to Bath by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain train
    7h 45m
    £80–138

  2. Drive  165.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Bathcar car 165.4 mi
    4h 5m
    £41–59

  3. Bus, train via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spatrain train
    8h 1m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    8h 28m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    10h 28m

Porthmadog to Bath by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Bath, England?

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Bath Spa via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, and Bus Station in around 10h 28m.

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