The average bus between Porthmadog and Llanrwst takes 4h 47m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Porthmadog to Llanrwst. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Porthmadog and Llanrwst. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porthmadog is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Llanrwst at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Pen-y-pass YHA and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Porthmadog to Llanrwst? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Llanrwst. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog station and arriving at Llanrwst station via Pen-y-pass YHA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Porthmadog to Llanrwst bus services, operated by Gwynfor Coaches, depart from Porthmadog Park Stand C station.
Porthmadog to Llanrwst bus services, operated by Gwynfor Coaches, arrive at Betws-y-Coed station.
The distance between Porthmadog and Llanrwst is 32.9 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a bus from Porthmadog Park Stand C to Watling Street via Pen-y-pass YHA and Betws-y-Coed station in around 2h 54m.