The average bus between Porthmadog and Trefriw takes 5h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Porthmadog to Trefriw. 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 4 times a day between Porthmadog and Trefriw. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porthmadog is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Trefriw at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Pen-y-pass YHA and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Porthmadog to Trefriw? 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 Trefriw. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog station and arriving at Trefriw station via Pen-y-pass YHA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Porthmadog to Trefriw bus services, operated by Gwynfor Coaches, depart from Porthmadog Park Stand C station.
Porthmadog to Trefriw bus services, operated by Gwynfor Coaches, arrive at Betws-y-Coed station.
The distance between Porthmadog and Trefriw is 32.2 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a bus from Porthmadog Park Stand C to Fairy Falls Hotel via Pen-y-pass YHA and Betws-y-Coed station in around 3h 3m.