There are 5 ways to get from Porthmadog to Malvern by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the bus from The Australia to Clockbus 1
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Herefordtrain
6h 7m£49–86Drive 123.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Malverncar 123.1 mi
2h 45m£31–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus 1
- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Herefordtrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
6h 11mTrain
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Herefordtrain
6h 29m£58–103Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus T2
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Great Malverntrain
6h 35m£51–89
Porthmadog to Malvern by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Malvern is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Malvern is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Malvern. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Great Malvern via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Hereford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Malvern is 174 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Malvern without a car is to bus and train via Shrewsbury which takes 6h 7m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Porthmadog to Malvern, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Malvern train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
Porthmadog to Malvern train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Malvern is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Porthmadog to Malvern.
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What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Malvern, England?
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Great Malvern via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Hereford in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- 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 Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- 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
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Great Malvern
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–27
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- 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 Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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