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How to get fromPorthmadog to Matlockby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    6h 59m

  2. Drive 129.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Matlockcar car 129.1 mi
    2h 56m
    £32–46

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D4 to Causeway Lanebus bus X17
    8h 29m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    7h 26m
    £42–88

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus bus 199
    9h 31m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 134 / ...
    10h 31m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Matlock via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, and Derby in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Olde Englishe Road via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 31m.

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