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How to get fromPorthmadog to Bournemouthby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Porthmadog to Bournemouth by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain train
    8h 44m

  2. Drive  226.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Bournemouthcar car 226.1 mi
    5h 33m
    £56–81

  3. Bus, train

    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 Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain train
    12h 1m

  4. Bus, train to Liverpool, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LPL - SOU
    4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 24m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 17m
    £125–199

  6. 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 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    12h 41m
    £57–94

  7. Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    9h 8m

Porthmadog to Bournemouth by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Bournemouth Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 41m.

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