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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain train
    6h 53m
    £50–96

  2. Drive 111.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Buxtoncar car 111.7 mi
    2h 37m
    £28–40

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Terrace Roadbus bus 199
    7h 2m

  4. Train via Shrewsbury

    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 22m
    £72–129

  5. Bus, line 1 bus, train, line 38 bus, line 58 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus bus T3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Stationbus bus 1
    4. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 38
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus bus 58
    8h 5m

Porthmadog to Buxton by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a bus from The Australia to Buxton via Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 53m.

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