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

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Cotswolds by train, bus, or car

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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 Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 42m
    £117–180

  2. Drive 150.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Cotswoldscar car 150.8 mi
    3h 21m
    £37–53

  3. Bus, train via Cardiff

    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
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain train
    10h 48m

  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 Gloucestertrain train
    8h 19m

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  • Distance: 201.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Cotswolds via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, and Cheltenham Spa in around 6h 42m.

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