There are 4 ways to get from Bridgend to Porthmadog by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus Taith
6h 15mDrive 144.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bridgend to Porthmadogcar 144.5 mi
3h 27m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Bridgend to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain
7h 36m£76–124Train, bus
- Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus Taith
6h 29m
Bridgend to Porthmadog by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Porthmadog Park Stand B via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Bridgend and Porthmadog is 157 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Porthmadog without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Bridgend to Porthmadog, including transfers.
Bridgend to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
Bridgend to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Porthmadog is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?
You can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Porthmadog Park Stand B via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bridgend to Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadog
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- 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
Bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 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
Bridgend to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Bridgend to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Porthmadog is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Bridgend to Porthmadog.
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