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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Rugbytrain train
    5h 15m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    9h 58m
    £34–53

  3. Drive  149.2 mi

    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Rugbycar car 149.2 mi
    2h 48m
    £37–54

  4. Bus, train

    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 43m
    £45–86

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Clockbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain train
    5h 44m
    £45–86

  6. 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 12m
    £54–102

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  • Distance: 183.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from The Australia to Church Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Rugby via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 12m.

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