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How to get fromPorthmadog to Macclesfieldby bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Porthmadog to Macclesfield by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Shrewsbury

    best
    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 Stockporttrain
    5h 53m

  2. Drive 100.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Macclesfieldcar100.3 mi
    2h 17m
    £26–37

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester PiccadillytrainLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
    6h 2m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Stockporttrain
    6h 22m
    £44–86

  5. Bus, train via Chester

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5busT3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chester to StockporttrainChester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 50m

  6. Bus, train, line 103 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Eldon Square 1busT2
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Car ParkbusT3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Railway StationbusT8
    4. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain
    5. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Tesco Storebus103
    7h

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

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Macclesfield via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Stockport in around 6h 22m.

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