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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Porthmadog Park A via Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Porthmadog via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Porthmadog?

The distance between Carmarthen and Porthmadog is 110 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Porthmadog without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Carmarthen to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Porthmadog bus from?

Carmarthen to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Porthmadog train from?

Carmarthen to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Porthmadog?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Porthmadog is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £220 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Porthmadog bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Carmarthen to Porthmadog train arrive?

Carmarthen to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Porthmadog is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Carmarthen to Porthmadog.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Porthmadog?

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Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

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Carmarthen to Porthmadog - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Porthmadog by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
5h 22m
Drive 102.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Porthmadogcar 102.3 mi
2h 40m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain
9h 28m
£113–215
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from St Peters Church to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
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
5h 38m

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Distance: 109.6 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Aberystwyth, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carmarthen to Porthmadog via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 9h 28m.

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