There are 5 ways to get from Porthmadog to Matlock by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Birmingham
best- 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 Derbytrain
7h 2m£75–130Drive 129.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Matlockcar 129.1 mi
2h 57m£32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus 199
9h 23m£58–101Train
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
7h 29m£87–153Bus, train via Liverpool
- Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
- Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chesterfieldtrain
9h 19m£75–124
Porthmadog to Matlock by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Matlock is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Matlock is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Matlock. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Matlock via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Matlock is 203 miles. The road distance is 129.9 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Matlock without a car is to bus and train via Birmingham which takes 7h 2m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Porthmadog to Matlock, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Matlock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
Porthmadog to Matlock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Matlock is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Porthmadog to Matlock.
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What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Matlock, England?
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Matlock via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, and Derby in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llandudno Junction to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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