There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Rugby by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train
best- 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 6m£59–108Drive 149.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Rugbycar 149.2 mi
2h 48m£37–54Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Corwen Bus Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Sandy Lanebus T8
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
7h 29m
Porthmadog to Rugby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 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 6m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Rugby is 178 miles. The road distance is 150.1 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Porthmadog to Rugby, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Rugby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog 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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What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Rugby via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 01745 730700
- [email protected]
- Website
- M & H Coaches
Bus from Corwen Bus Station to Sandy Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- M & H Coaches
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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