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

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Rugby 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 Rugbytrain train
    5h 44m
    £50–91

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    9h 30m
    £28–42

  3. Drive  149.2 mi

    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Rugbycar car 149.2 mi
    2h 48m
    £38–54

  4. 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 Rugbytrain train
    6h 11m
    £59–108

Porthmadog to Rugby by bus and train

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from The Australia to Bennett Street via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Rugby via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 11m.

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