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How to get fromPorthmadog to Readingby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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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 Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain train
    7h

  2. Drive  208.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Readingcar car 208.3 mi
    4h 16m
    £52–74

  3. Bus, train via Cardiff

    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
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    9h 15m

  4. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    7h 34m

  5. Train

    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 Readingtrain train
    7h 18m
    £90–144

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus bus 508
    10h 48m

Porthmadog to Reading by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Reading via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Bridge Street via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 10h 48m.

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