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How to get fromReading to Porthmadogby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    7h 15m
    £98–151

  2. Drive 208.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Porthmadogcar car 208.2 mi
    4h 15m
    £51–74

  3. Train, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    9h 46m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    4. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    11h 36m

Reading to Porthmadog by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Porthmadog Park A via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 11h 36m.

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