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

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There are 5 ways to get from Porthmadog to Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    7h 14m
    £73–128

  2. Drive  156.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Bristolcar car 156.5 mi
    3h 43m
    £39–56

  3. Bus, train via Carmarthen

    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 / ...
    7h 40m

  4. 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    8h 27m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 17m

Porthmadog to Bristol by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Bristol Temple Meads via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Bristol Bus Station via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea City Bus Station in around 9h 17m.

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