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

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There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Buxton by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train
    5h 45m

  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 19m
    £60–105

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  • Distance: 152.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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 19m.

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