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How to get fromPorthmadog to Brecon Beaconsby train, taxi, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Brecon Beacons by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain
    4. Take the taxi from Abergavenny to Brecon Beaconstaxi
    6h 27m
    £113–166

  2. Drive 109.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Brecon Beaconscar109.5 mi
    2h 41m
    £28–40

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus DepotbusT2
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain
    7h 10m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Brecon Beacons, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Brecon Beacons. However, you can take the train to Machynlleth, take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Abergavenny, then take the taxi to Brecon Beacons. Alternatively, you can drive from Porthmadog to Brecon Beacons in around 2h 41m.

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