There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Criccieth by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Y Maes High Streetbus T2
6h 7m£71–111Drive 140.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Cricciethcar 140.3 mi
3h 22m£35–50Bus via Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Rose and Crownbus 112
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
8h 55mTrain
- 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£68–112Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Y Maes High Streetbus T2
9h 54m
Newport to Criccieth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Criccieth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Criccieth is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Criccieth. However, there are services departing from Kingsway K14 and arriving at Y Maes High Street via Carmarthen station and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
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 225 miles. The road distance is 141.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Criccieth without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Newport to Criccieth, including transfers.
Newport to Criccieth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.
Newport to Criccieth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
The best way to get from Newport to Criccieth is to bus via Carmarthen which takes 8h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Criccieth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Y Maes High Street via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, 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 Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- 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 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Y Maes High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Y Maes High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- 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
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Newport to Criccieth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown 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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