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

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There are 5 ways to get from Porthmadog to Sheffield by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 41m
    £80–134

  2. Drive  135.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Sheffieldcar car 135.1 mi
    3h
    £34–49

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2car car
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus 131 / ...
    8h 6m
    £43–75

  4. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Stockporttrain train
    4. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 53m
    £64–118

  5. Steam train, train

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog Harbour to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    2. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    7h 5m

Porthmadog to Sheffield by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Sheffield via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 41m.

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