There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Devon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 43m£124–197Drive 234.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Devoncar 234.9 mi
5h 8m£58–84Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
10h 56mBus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
12h 42m
Porthmadog to Devon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Devon is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Devon is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Devon. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Coach House via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Devon. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Yeoford via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Devon is 324 miles. The road distance is 236.3 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Devon without a car is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Porthmadog to Devon, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Devon bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from The Australia station.
Porthmadog to Devon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Devon is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 42m.
What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Devon, England?
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Yeoford via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Coach House via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 12h 42m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Porthmadog to Devon bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.
Porthmadog to Devon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Devon is 236 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Porthmadog to Devon.
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