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How to get fromPorthmadog to Northamptonby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Northampton by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
    6h 38m
    £64–124

  2. Drive  168.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Northamptoncar car 168.4 mi
    3h 11m
    £42–61

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Corwen Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Sandy Lanebus bus T8
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Northampton Town Centrebus bus
    7h 15m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus bus 707 / ...
    8h 17m
    £57–97

Porthmadog to Northampton by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Northampton, England?

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Northampton via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 38m.

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