What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Porthmadog?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Porthmadog?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Porthmadog Park Stand A via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Porthmadog?

The distance between Basingstoke and Porthmadog is 262 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Porthmadog without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Porthmadog without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £50 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Porthmadog?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Basingstoke to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Porthmadog bus from?

Basingstoke to Porthmadog bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Porthmadog train from?

Basingstoke to Porthmadog train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Porthmadog?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Porthmadog is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Porthmadog bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Porthmadog bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Porthmadog train arrive?

Basingstoke to Porthmadog train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Porthmadog is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Basingstoke to Porthmadog.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Porthmadog?

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Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

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Basingstoke to Porthmadog - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadog
8h 20m
£50–162
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand AT2
12h 4m
Drive 210.6 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Porthmadog210.6 mi
4h 32m
£52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand AT2
12h 30m

Basingstoke to Porthmadog by train

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8h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.4 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Porthmadog Park Stand A via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 12h 30m.

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