There are 3 ways to get from Newport to Criccieth by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Rose and Crownbus 112
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
- Drive from Park Avenue to Cricciethcar
6h 59m£34–50Train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Cricciethtrain
7h 6m£68–112Drive 140.3 mi
- Drive from Newport to Cricciethcar 140.3 mi
3h 22m£35–51
Newport to Criccieth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Criccieth is to bus and drive which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Criccieth is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Criccieth. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Criccieth via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Newport and Criccieth is 203 miles. The road distance is 141.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Criccieth without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Newport to Criccieth, including transfers.
Newport to Criccieth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Criccieth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Criccieth is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Newport to Criccieth.
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What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Criccieth, Wales?
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Criccieth via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- 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 Criccieth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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