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How to get fromAberdare to Portmeirionby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdare to Portmeirion by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Minfforddtrain train
    8h 33m
    £77–130

  2. Bus via Newtown

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Minfforddbus bus T2
    8h 45m
    £20–26

  3. Drive  123.2 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdare to Portmeirioncar car 123.2 mi
    3h 3m
    £31–44

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus 1
    9h 1m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minfforddbus bus T2
    9h 40m

Aberdare to Portmeirion by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Portmeirion, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberdare to Minffordd via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Minffordd via Merthyr Bus Station 2, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 8h 45m.

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