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How to get fromPorthmadog to Buxtonby taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus, line 38 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Corwen Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus T8
    3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 38
    6h 1m

  2. Drive  111 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Buxtoncar car 111 mi
    2h 38m
    £28–40

  3. Train

    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 Stockporttrain train
    7h 15m
    £60–106

  4. Steam train, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog Harbour to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    2. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Airporttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Terrace Roadbus bus 199
    8h 14m

  5. Train, line 199 bus

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Stockporttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Terrace Roadbus bus 199
    8h 36m
    £68–109

Porthmadog to Buxton by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Buxton, Derbyshire, England?

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Buxton via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Stockport in around 7h 15m.

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