There are 4 ways to get from Maidenhead to Harlech by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
8h 13m£87–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
12h 39m£48–91Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Carmarthentrain London Paddington - Carmarthen / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
10h 58mDrive 212.1 mi
- Drive from Maidenhead to Harlechcar 212.1 mi
4h 7m£53–76
Maidenhead to Harlech by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Harlech is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Harlech is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidenhead to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Stop B and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and The Australia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Harlech via Reading, Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Maidenhead and Harlech is 249 miles. The road distance is 213.4 miles.
The best way to get from Maidenhead to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Maidenhead to Harlech, including transfers.
Maidenhead to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Maidenhead to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Maidenhead to Harlech is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 12h 39m.
What companies run services between Maidenhead, England and Harlech, Wales?
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Harlech via Reading, Birmingham New Street, and Machynlleth in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maidenhead to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Slough, Wellington Street Stop B, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6, and The Australia in around 12h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Maidenhead to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Maidenhead to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Harlech is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Maidenhead to Harlech.
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