There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Rugby by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
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 Rugbytrain
5h 44mDrive 149.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Rugbycar 149.2 mi
2h 48m£37–53Bus
- 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 Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
9h 11mTrain
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
6h 13m£68–126
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Rugby is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Rugby. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Bennett Street via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Rugby via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Rugby is 175 miles. The road distance is 150.1 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Rugby without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Porthmadog to Rugby, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Rugby bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.
Porthmadog to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Rugby is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 6h 13m.
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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Rugby via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 13m.
- 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
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- 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 Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- 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 Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Porthmadog to Rugby bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.
Porthmadog to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Rugby is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Porthmadog to Rugby.
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