There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Gloucester by train, car, or bus
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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 Gloucestertrain
6h 51m£72–119Drive 138.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Gloucestercar 138.5 mi
3h 5m£35–50Drive, bus
- Drive from Porthmadog to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2car
- 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
7h 42m£40–70
Porthmadog to Gloucester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Gloucester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 5m.
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 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 51m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Gloucester is 200 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Porthmadog to Gloucester, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Gloucester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
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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What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Gloucester, England?
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Gloucester via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- 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 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- 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
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- 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
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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