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

The cheapest way to get from Llanidloes to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Llanidloes to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Llanidloes and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanidloes to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Millennium Garden and arriving at Porthmadog Park A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Llanidloes and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from Llanidloes to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Caersws and arriving at Porthmadog via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Llanidloes to Porthmadog?

The distance between Llanidloes and Porthmadog is 75 miles. The road distance is 59.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llanidloes to Porthmadog without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Llanidloes to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanidloes to Porthmadog bus from?

Llanidloes to Porthmadog bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Millennium Garden station.

Where do I catch the Llanidloes to Porthmadog train from?

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

Train or bus from Llanidloes to Porthmadog?

The best way to get from Llanidloes to Porthmadog is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Llanidloes to Porthmadog bus arrive?

Llanidloes to Porthmadog bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Llanidloes to Porthmadog train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Llanidloes to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanidloes to Porthmadog is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Llanidloes to Porthmadog.

Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1632+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain Machynlleth - Pwllheli
3h 39m
£46–70
Drive 59.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Llanidloes to Porthmadogcar 59.2 mi
1h 26m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Millennium Garden to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
4h 8m
Bus via Bus Depot
1. Take the bus from Red Lion Hotel to Newtown Bus Station Stand 1bus X75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
4h 56m

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Distance: 74.3 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Machynlleth to Porthmadog every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Garden to Porthmadog Park A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 4h 8m.

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