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 33m.

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 33m and costs £50 - £75.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Porthmadog?

The distance between Basingstoke and Porthmadog is 258 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 and bus via Birmingham which takes 7h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Basingstoke to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Porthmadog is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Basingstoke to Porthmadog.

Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

Basingstoke to Porthmadog - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basingstoke to Porthmadog by train, bus, 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, bus via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Stand Abus T2
7h 31m
Drive 210.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Porthmadogcar 210.6 mi
4h 33m
£51–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand Abus T2
11h 41m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Porthmadog.

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Distance: 256.7 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Porthmadog. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Machynlleth, walk to Bus Depot, then take the bus to Porthmadog Park Stand A. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Porthmadog Park Stand A via Salisbury, Cardiff Central, Tresillian Way, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 11h 41m.

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