There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Portmeirion by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Minfforddbus T2
6h 25m£60–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minfforddbus T2
9h 13m£34–58Drive 144.4 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Portmeirioncar 144.4 mi
3h 2m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Minfforddtrain
6h 51m£69–107
Cheltenham to Portmeirion by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Portmeirion is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Portmeirion is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Portmeirion. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Minffordd via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Portmeirion. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Minffordd via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Portmeirion is 188 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Portmeirion without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Cheltenham to Portmeirion, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Portmeirion bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Portmeirion train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Portmeirion is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Portmeirion, Wales?
You can take a bus from Royal Well to Minffordd via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Minffordd via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Minffordd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bus Depot to Minffordd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Portmeirion bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Portmeirion train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Portmeirion is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cheltenham to Portmeirion.
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