There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Harlech Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain Machynlleth - Pwllheli
5h£47–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
7h 57m£28–45Drive 120.8 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Harlech Castlecar 120.8 mi
2h 24m£30–43
Birmingham to Harlech Castle by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Harlech Castle is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Harlech Castle is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Harlech Castle station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Harlech station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and The Australia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Harlech Castle. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Harlech via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Birmingham and Harlech Castle is 139 miles. The road distance is 121.5 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Harlech Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Birmingham to Harlech Castle, including transfers.
Birmingham to Harlech Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Harlech Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Harlech Castle is to train which takes 5h and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Harlech Castle, Wales?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Harlech Castle via Machynlleth and Harlech in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Harlech Castle via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6, The Australia, and Harlech station in around 7h 57m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Harlech Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Birmingham to Harlech Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Harlech Castle is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Birmingham to Harlech Castle.
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