There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Cornwall by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
12h 12m£160–253Drive, bus
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2car
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
13h 51m£70–122Drive 292.4 mi
- Drive from Porthmadog to Cornwallcar 292.4 mi
6h 5m£73–105Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
13h 19m£153–272
Porthmadog to Cornwall by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Cornwall is to drive and bus which costs £70 - £130 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Cornwall is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Luxulyan via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Cornwall is 404 miles. The road distance is 294.1 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs £160 - £260.
It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from Porthmadog to Cornwall, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Cornwall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
Porthmadog to Cornwall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Cornwall is 294 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Porthmadog to Cornwall.
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What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Luxulyan via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Par in around 12h 12m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
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