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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Shrewsbury

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 6m
    £70–127

  2. Drive  142.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Cardiffcar car 142.7 mi
    3h 23m
    £36–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    7h 35m

  4. 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 33m
    £82–150

  5. 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 Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    6h 52m
    £86–159

Porthmadog to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from The Australia to Tresillian Way via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 6h 33m.

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