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

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There are 6 ways to get from Porthmadog to Newport by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Shrewsbury

    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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    5h 48m

  2. Drive 135.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Newportcar car 135.4 mi
    3h 15m
    £33–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    8h 48m

  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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    6h 17m
    £77–140

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Newport (S Wales)train train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    6h 31m

  6. Bus via Newtown

    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 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T4
    9h 19m

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  • Distance: 195.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Newport, Wales?

You can take a bus from The Australia to Friars Walk 15 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Tresillian Way, and Customhouse Street JG in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Newport (S Wales) via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 6h 17m.

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