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

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There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Derby by train, taxi, 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 Derbytrain train
    6h 10m
    £68–111

  2. Drive  131.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Derbycar car 131.6 mi
    2h 46m
    £33–48

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Corwen Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus T8
    3. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Friar Gatebus bus Sw
    7h 28m

Porthmadog to Derby by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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 10m.

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