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How to get fromPorthmadog to Cornwallby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    12h 13m
    £160–248

  2. Drive  292.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Cornwallcar car 292.4 mi
    6h 5m
    £73–105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    15h 16m

  4. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    9h 38m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    13h 2m

Porthmadog to Cornwall by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Bowling Green Turn via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 15h 16m.

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