There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Porthmadog by bus, train, or car
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Aberystwyth to Porthmadog by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £14 - £21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Parade and arriving at Porthmadog Park A. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Porthmadog via Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Porthmadog is 59 miles. The road distance is 58.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Porthmadog without a car is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs .
The bus from North Parade to Porthmadog Park A takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Aberystwyth to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from North Parade station.
Aberystwyth to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Dovey Junction station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Porthmadog is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?
Lloyd's Coaches operates a bus from North Parade to Porthmadog Park A every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadog every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 1h 51m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadog
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Porthmadog Park A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Porthmadog Park A station.
Aberystwyth to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Porthmadog station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Porthmadog is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Aberystwyth to Porthmadog.
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