There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Bournemouth by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
9h 16m£125–204Drive, bus
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2car
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
11h£57–105Drive 226.1 mi
- Drive from Porthmadog to Bournemouthcar 226.1 mi
5h 33m£57–81
Porthmadog to Bournemouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Bournemouth via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Bournemouth is 322 miles. The road distance is 227.4 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Porthmadog to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
Porthmadog to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Bournemouth is 227 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Porthmadog to Bournemouth.
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What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Bournemouth via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 16m.
- 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 Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- National Express
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