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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Shrewsbury

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    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
    6h 59m

  2. Drive 171.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Swindoncar car 171.8 mi
    3h 43m
    £42–61

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain train
    8h 58m

  4. Bus, train #2

    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 Cheltenham Spatrain train
    4. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain train
    7h 36m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Regent Circus Swindonbus bus
    10h 29m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 251.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from The Australia to Regent Circus Swindon via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Tresillian Way, and Cardiff North Road in around 10h 29m.

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