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

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There are 5 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 Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus bus
    6h 58m
    £94–142

  2. Drive  208.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Porthmadogcar car 208.2 mi
    4h 15m
    £52–76

  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 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus
    9h 19m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Dovey Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain train
    7h 52m
    £91–145

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus Taith
    11h 30m

Reading to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Dovey Junction in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Porthmadog Park Stand B via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen station in around 11h 30m.

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