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There are 6 ways to get from Porthmadog to Gloucester 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
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    6h 24m

  2. Drive  138.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Gloucestercar car 138.5 mi
    3h 5m
    £35–50

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain train
    8h 41m

  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 Gloucestertrain train
    6h 29m
    £58–97

  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 Gloucestertrain train
    6h 58m
    £67–113

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus bus 100
    9h 23m
    £37–59

Porthmadog to Gloucester by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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 58m. Alternatively, 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.

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