There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Maidenhead by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Reading
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 Readingtrain
7h 43m£94–167Drive 209.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Maidenheadcar 209.3 mi
4h 4m£52–75Drive, 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 Heathrow Terminal 5bus 210 / ...
10h 3m£54–89Train
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to High Wycombetrain
8h 58m£87–150
Porthmadog to Maidenhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Maidenhead is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Maidenhead is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Maidenhead. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Maidenhead via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Maidenhead is 258 miles. The road distance is 210.6 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Maidenhead without a car is to train via Reading which takes 7h 43m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Porthmadog to Maidenhead, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Maidenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
Porthmadog to Maidenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Maidenhead is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Porthmadog to Maidenhead.
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What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Maidenhead, England?
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Maidenhead via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, and Reading in around 7h 43m.
- 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
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 Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from Birmingham Moor Street to High Wycombe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
- 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 Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
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