There are 5 ways to get from Coventry to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Machynlleth
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to MachynllethBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Stand AT2
5h 49mDrive 136.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Coventry to Porthmadog136.6 mi
2h 37m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus DepotX85
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Stand AT2
8h 24mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Coventry to Stafford
- Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The AustraliaT2
6h 8mTrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to MachynllethBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the train from Machynlleth to PorthmadogMachynlleth - Pwllheli
6h 38m£40–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Porthmadog Park Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Coventry and Porthmadog is 163 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus via Machynlleth which takes 5h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Coventry to Porthmadog, including transfers.
Coventry to Porthmadog bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Coventry to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Porthmadog is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Coventry, England and Porthmadog, Wales?
You can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Porthmadog Park Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coventry to Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Porthmadog
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £17–24
Train from Coventry to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–24
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Coventry to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Coventry to Porthmadog bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Coventry to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Porthmadog is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Coventry to Porthmadog.
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