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There are 7 ways to get from Porthmadog to Southampton by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain train
    8h 6m
  2. Drive  226.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Southamptoncar car 226.5 mi
    4h 58m
    £57–83
  3. Bus, train via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    10h 39m
  4. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LPL - SOU
    8h 37m
  5. 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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    8h 47m
    £105–173
  6. Bus, train via Cardiff #2

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    9h 36m
  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    12h 48m
    £59–92

Porthmadog to Southampton by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Southampton Central via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Coach Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 48m.

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