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How to get fromPorthmadog to Ludlowby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Ludlow by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    4h 31m

  2. Drive 91.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Ludlowcar car 91.2 mi
    2h 2m
    £23–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus bus X75
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Council Officesbus bus 435
    7h 31m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Ludlowtrain train
    5h
    £53–94

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  • Distance: 128.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Ludlow, England?

You can take a bus from The Australia to Council Offices via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, and Bus Station in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Ludlow via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 5h.

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