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

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

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  1. Train via Newport

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    8h 4m
    £89–156

  2. Drive  171.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Porthmadogcar car 171.7 mi
    3h 45m
    £43–62

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5. Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    9h 6m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    8h 15m
    £88–147

Swindon to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Porthmadog via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 8h 4m.

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