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How to get fromSheffield to Porthmadogby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    7h 40m
    £65–117

  2. Drive  134.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Porthmadogcar car 134.4 mi
    2h 59m
    £34–49

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    4. Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    7h 51m

  4. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train
    8h 9m
    £106–147

Sheffield to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Porthmadog via Stockport, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 7h 40m.

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