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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    6h 54m

  2. Drive 208.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Readingcar car 208.4 mi
    4h 15m
    £51–74

  3. Bus, train via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    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 27m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 409
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    11h 24m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 241.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from The Australia to Reading RailAir via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 11h 24m.

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