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How to get fromLlanelli to Porthmadogby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Llanelli to Porthmadog by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain train Machynlleth - Pwllheli
    7h 17m

  2. Drive 118.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Llanelli to Porthmadogcar car 118.8 mi
    3h 4m
    £29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3bus bus X11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    7h 21m

  4. Bus via Lampeter

    1. Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3bus bus X11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    8h 23m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Llanelli to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    9h 1m
    £85–149

  6. Bus via Cardigan

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Tescobus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Tesco to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    9h 52m

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  • Distance: 125.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park A via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Llanelli to Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 9h 1m.

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