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How to get fromPorthmadog to Cotswoldsby train, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Cotswolds by train, car, or bus

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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 38m
    £73–143

  2. Drive 150.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Cotswoldscar150.5 mi
    3h 22m
    £37–54

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus DepotbusT2
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
    8h 21m

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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 38m.

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