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

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Porthmadog is to bus which costs £16 - £19 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from West End and arriving at Porthmadog Park A via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Llanelli and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Porthmadog?

The distance between Llanelli and Porthmadog is 127 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llanelli to Porthmadog without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Llanelli to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Porthmadog bus from?

Llanelli to Porthmadog bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Porthmadog train from?

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

Train or bus from Llanelli to Porthmadog?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Porthmadog is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs £16 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Llanelli to Porthmadog bus arrive?

Llanelli to Porthmadog bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.

Where does the Llanelli to Porthmadog train arrive?

Llanelli to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Llanelli to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Porthmadog is 119 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Llanelli to Porthmadog.

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

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Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

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Llanelli to Porthmadog - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Porthmadog by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain Machynlleth - Pwllheli
7h 8m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 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
7h 9m
£16–19
Drive 118.8 mi
1. Drive from Llanelli to Porthmadogcar 118.8 mi
3h 4m
£30–43
Bus via Cardigan
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Tescobus 460
2. Take the bus from Tesco to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
8h 52m
Train
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain
8h 59m
£83–144

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Distance: 125.9 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from West End to Porthmadog Park A via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Llanelli to Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction in around 8h 59m.

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