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

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There are 8 ways to get from Porthmadog to Cornwall by bus, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    best
    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
    6h 58m

  2. Drive  292.4 mi

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

  3. Train

    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 16m
    £155–247

  4. Bus, train

    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 Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    14h 18m

  5. Bus, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LPL - NQY
    8h 55m

  6. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Clockbus bus
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane BHX - NQY
    10h 14m
    £166–347

  7. Bus, train via Carmarthen

    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 15m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    15h 31m

Porthmadog to Cornwall by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Bowling Green Turn via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea City Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 15h 31m.

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