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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cwmbrantrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    6h 12m

  2. Bus via Newtown

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Clockbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    8h 55m
    £18–24

  3. Drive  125.8 mi

    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Pontypoolcar car 125.8 mi
    3h 12m
    £31–45

  4. Bus, train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Clockbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pontypool & New Inntrain train
    6h 40m
    £56–90

  5. 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 Pontypool & New Inntrain train
    7h 3m
    £65–107

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    9h 24m

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  • Distance: 221.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from The Australia to Town Hall 5 via Clock, Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Brecon Interchange 4, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Town Hall 2 via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, Pontypool & New Inn, and Pontypool and New Inn station in around 7h 3m.

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