There are 3 ways to get from Llanelli to Porthmadog by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
5h 31mDrive 118.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Llanelli to Porthmadogcar 118.8 mi
3h 4m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Llanelli to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain
9h 5m£72–118
Llanelli to Porthmadog by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Porthmadog Park Stand B via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Llanelli and Porthmadog is 128 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Porthmadog without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Llanelli to Porthmadog, including transfers.
Llanelli to Porthmadog bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Carmarthen station.
Llanelli to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Porthmadog is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?
TaithCymru operates a bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand B every 3 hours, and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Llanelli to Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Porthmadog
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Llanelli to Porthmadog bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Porthmadog Park Stand B station.
Llanelli to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Porthmadog is 119 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Llanelli to Porthmadog.
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