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How to get fromPorthmadog to Swindonby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Swindon by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Newport

    best
    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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindontrain train
    7h 28m
    £88–159

  2. Drive  171.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Swindoncar car 171.7 mi
    3h 43m
    £43–62

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Corwen Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus T8
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus 830
    9h 45m

  4. 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 Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    8h 1m
    £88–149

Porthmadog to Swindon by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Swindon via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 28m.

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