There are 5 ways to get from Porthmadog to Portsmouth 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 Southampton Centraltrain
9h 23mDrive 244.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Portsmouthcar 244.9 mi
5h 1m£60–86Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
11h 42mTrain
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain
- Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
10h 2m£139–236Bus
- 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 Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus 030
12h 45m
Porthmadog to Portsmouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Portsmouth is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at St Georges Square via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Portsmouth is 315 miles. The road distance is 246.3 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Portsmouth without a car is to bus and train via Birmingham which takes 9h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Porthmadog to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.
Porthmadog to Portsmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Portsmouth is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 45m.
What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Portsmouth, England?
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Portsmouth & Southsea via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, and Winchester in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to St Georges Square via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 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 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Winchester to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- 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 Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from The Australia to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- 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 Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Porthmadog to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.
Porthmadog to Portsmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Portsmouth is 246 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Porthmadog to Portsmouth.
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