There are 5 ways to get from Barmouth to Pontyclun by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 13m£66–114Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
8h 46m£25–38Train, bus via Carmarthen
- Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the bus from Clock to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain
7h 28mDrive 123.6 mi
- Drive from Barmouth to Pontycluncar 123.6 mi
3h 3m£31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
8h 57m
Barmouth to Pontyclun by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barmouth to Pontyclun is to train and bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Barmouth to Pontyclun is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Barmouth to Pontyclun. However, there are services departing from Last Inn and arriving at L'Oreal via Eldon Square 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Barmouth to Pontyclun. However, there are services departing from Barmouth and arriving at Pontyclun via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Barmouth and Pontyclun is 203 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.
The best way to get from Barmouth to Pontyclun without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Barmouth to Pontyclun, including transfers.
Barmouth to Pontyclun bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Eldon Square 1 station.
Barmouth to Pontyclun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barmouth station.
The best way to get from Barmouth to Pontyclun is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 57m.
What companies run services between Barmouth, Wales and Pontyclun, Wales?
You can take a train from Barmouth to Pontyclun via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Last Inn to L'Oreal via Eldon Square 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 57m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barmouth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barmouth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barmouth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Clock to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Barmouth to Pontyclun bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Barmouth to Pontyclun train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barmouth to Pontyclun is 124 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Barmouth to Pontyclun.
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