What is the cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Porthmadog?

The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Porthmadog is to bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardigan to Porthmadog?

The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cardigan and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Ship Inn and arriving at Porthmadog Park A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Cardigan to Porthmadog?

The distance between Cardigan and Porthmadog is 106 miles. The road distance is 95.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardigan to Porthmadog without a car?

The best way to get from Cardigan to Porthmadog without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs £12 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Cardigan to Porthmadog?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Cardigan to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Porthmadog bus from?

Cardigan to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ship Inn station.

Where does the Cardigan to Porthmadog bus arrive?

Cardigan to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Can I drive from Cardigan to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Porthmadog is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cardigan to Porthmadog.

Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1619+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

Cardigan to Porthmadog - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardigan to Porthmadog by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
5h 27m
£12–17
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
2. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain Machynlleth - Pwllheli
6h 8m
£27–47
Drive 95.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardigan to Porthmadogcar 95.1 mi
2h 18m
£24–34

Cardigan to Porthmadog by bus

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 105.8 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a bus from Ship Inn to Porthmadog Park A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 5h 27m.

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