There are 4 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 16m£73–118Drive 148.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Loughborough to Harlechcar 148.9 mi
3h 5m£38–54Bus, drive
- 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
- Drive from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Harlechcar
8h 53m£41–70Train
- 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 22m£70–114
Loughborough to Harlech by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Harlech is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Harlech is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.
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 16m.
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 16m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Loughborough to Harlech, including transfers.
Loughborough to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby 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 5m to drive from Loughborough to Harlech.
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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 16m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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