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

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There are 5 ways to get from Porthmadog to Cambridge 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 Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    8h 8m
    £113–223

  2. Drive 212.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Cambridgecar car 212.5 mi
    3h 52m
    £52–75

  3. Bus, train via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus
    8h 41m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain train
    8h 24m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Parksidebus bus 777
    11h 35m

Porthmadog to Cambridge by bus, train, and foot

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a bus from The Australia to Cambridge via Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, Chester, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Parkside via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 35m.

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