There are 5 ways to get from Loughborough to Harlech by train, bus, or car
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Train via Derby
best- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
7h 13m£85–142Drive 148.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Loughborough to Harlechcar 148.9 mi
3h 4m£37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shelthorpe Road to Railway Stationbus Sky
- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
9h 2mTrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
7h 20m£81–133Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
11h 26m
Loughborough to Harlech by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Harlech is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Harlech is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Lemyngton Street and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Minffordd Ffestiniog station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Harlech via Derby, Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Loughborough and Harlech is 197 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Harlech without a car is to train via Derby which takes 7h 13m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Loughborough to Harlech, including transfers.
Loughborough to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Loughborough to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Harlech is to train via Derby which takes 7h 13m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Loughborough, England and Harlech, Wales?
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Harlech via Derby, Birmingham New Street, and Machynlleth in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lemyngton Street to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Minffordd Ffestiniog station in around 11h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- kinchbus.co.uk
Bus from Shelthorpe Road to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.kinchbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Loughborough to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Loughborough to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Harlech is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Loughborough to Harlech.
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