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How to get fromPorthmadog to Cotswoldsby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
    6h 31m
    £80–138

  2. Drive 150.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Cotswoldscar150.5 mi
    3h 22m
    £38–54

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4busT2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WaybusT1c
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain
    10h 47m

  4. Train via Transport Hub

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
    8h 40m
    £49–92

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Cotswolds via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, and Cheltenham Spa in around 6h 31m.

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