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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    5h 37m

  2. Drive  131.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Derbycar car 131.6 mi
    2h 46m
    £33–47

  3. 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 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    8h 11m
    £45–71

  4. Bus, train #2

    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 Derbytrain train
    5h 48m
    £59–89

  5. 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 Derbytrain train
    6h 11m
    £68–106

Porthmadog to Derby by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Derby via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 11m.

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