There are 2 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Porthmadog by train or car
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Aberystwyth to Porthmadog by train
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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.
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 15m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Porthmadog is 57 miles. The road distance is 58.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Porthmadog without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £18 - £35.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Aberystwyth to Porthmadog, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Dovey Junction 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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What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadog every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadog
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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