There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Gloucester by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from The Australia to Clockbus 1
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
6h 30m£63–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
9h 23m£35–59Drive 138.5 mi
- Drive from Porthmadog to Gloucestercar 138.5 mi
3h 5m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
6h 52m£72–114
Porthmadog to Gloucester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Gloucester is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Gloucester is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Transport Hub via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Gloucester via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Gloucester is 197 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Gloucester without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 30m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Porthmadog to Gloucester, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Gloucester bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from The Australia station.
Porthmadog to Gloucester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Gloucester is to bus which takes 9h 23m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Gloucester, England?
You can take a bus from The Australia to Transport Hub via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Gloucester via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- 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 Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- 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
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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 Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- 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 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Porthmadog to Gloucester bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.
Porthmadog to Gloucester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Gloucester is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Porthmadog to Gloucester.
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