There are 3 ways to get from Rugby to Porthmadog by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rugby to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain
6h 49m£60–97Drive 149 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rugby to Porthmadogcar 149 mi
2h 48m£37–54Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
- Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Porthmadogtaxi
7h 38m
Rugby to Porthmadog by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Porthmadog via Wolverhampton and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Rugby and Porthmadog is 178 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Porthmadog without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Rugby to Porthmadog, including transfers.
Rugby to Porthmadog train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Porthmadog train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Porthmadog is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Rugby to Porthmadog.
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What companies run services between Rugby, England and Porthmadog, Wales?
You can take a train from Rugby to Porthmadog via Wolverhampton and Machynlleth in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Porthmadog
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01745 730700
- [email protected]
- Website
- M & H Coaches
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- M & H Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £170–210
Cols Cabs Gobowen
- Phone
- +44 7497 030 364
Gobowen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1691 670 888
A-Plus Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1691 450 365
OswestryCabs
- Phone
- +44 1691-661 663
- Website
- oswestrycabs.com
Oswestry Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1691 658 658
- Website
- oswestrytaxis.co.uk
Apollo Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1978 26 26 26
- Website
- apollo-wrexham.co.uk
Speedie Cars
- Phone
- +44 1978 262 829
- Website
- wrexhamtaxi.co.uk
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 1978 363 661
Yellow Cars Wrexham
- Phone
- +44 1978 286 286
- Website
- yellowcars.taxi
Taff's Travel
- Phone
- +44 1244 548 686
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