There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Bath by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
7h 46m£81–143Drive 165.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Bathcar 165.4 mi
4h 5m£41–60Drive, bus
- Drive from Porthmadog to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2car
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
9h 3m£47–82Train, line 19 bus
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the bus from Bristol Parkway Stn to Bus Stationbus 19
9h 29m£87–143
Porthmadog to Bath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Bath is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Bath is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Bath. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Bath Spa via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Bath is 238 miles. The road distance is 166.3 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Bath without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Porthmadog to Bath, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
Porthmadog to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Bath is 166 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Porthmadog to Bath.
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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 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bristol Parkway Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
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