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

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

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 Finch Square A and arriving at Porthmadog Park A via Carmarthen station, The Black Lion and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Cardigan to Porthmadog?

The distance between Cardigan and Porthmadog is 96 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 taxi and train which takes 4h 12m and costs £180 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m 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 Morris Travel, depart from Finch Square A station.

Where does the Cardigan to Porthmadog bus arrive?

Cardigan to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Morris Travel, arrive at Carmarthen station.

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 1609+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

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

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

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Cardigan to Aberystwythtaxi
2. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain Machynlleth - Pwllheli
4h 12m
£187–231
Drive 95.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardigan to Porthmadogcar 95.1 mi
2h 18m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus 460
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
7h 19m

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Distance: 95 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Finch Square A to Porthmadog Park A via Carmarthen station, The Black Lion, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 7h 19m.

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