There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Northampton by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
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 Northamptontrain
6h 16mDrive 168.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Northamptoncar 168.4 mi
3h 11m£41–60Bus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus T2
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus 707
9h 50mTrain
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
6h 45m£74–145
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Northampton is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Northampton is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Northampton. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Coach Park via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Northampton via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Northampton is 194 miles. The road distance is 169.4 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Northampton without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Porthmadog to Northampton, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Northampton bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.
Porthmadog to Northampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Northampton is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Northampton, England?
You can take a bus from The Australia to Coach Park via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Northampton via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from The Australia to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from The Australia to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Porthmadog to Northampton bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.
Porthmadog to Northampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Northampton is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Porthmadog to Northampton.
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