There are 3 ways to get from Ludlow to Porthmadog by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Llanrhaeadr Squarebus 74
- Take the taxi from Llanrhaeadr Square to Porthmadogtaxi
3h 53m£202–259Drive 91.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ludlow to Porthmadogcar 91.3 mi
2h 2m£23–33Train
- Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain
5h 41m£44–74
Ludlow to Porthmadog by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Ludlow and Porthmadog is 105 miles. The road distance is 91.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 3h 53m and costs £200 - £260.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Ludlow to Porthmadog, including transfers.
Ludlow to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Porthmadog is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Ludlow to Porthmadog.
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What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Porthmadog, Wales?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- 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
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Llanrhaeadr Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- £190–240
A-Plus Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1691 450 365
OswestryCabs
- Phone
- +44 1691-661 663
- Website
- oswestrycabs.com
Oswestry Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1691 658 658
- Website
- oswestrytaxis.co.uk
Cols Cabs Gobowen
- Phone
- +44 7497 030 364
Gobowen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1691 670 888
Ambercabs
- Phone
- +44 1938 556 611
Stonebridge Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1938 555 119
Wright Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1938 552 531
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