There are 4 ways to get from Newport to Gwynedd 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
best- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 32m£152–215Drive 118.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Gwyneddcar 118.9 mi
2h 56m£30–43Bus, taxi
- 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 / ...
- Take the taxi from Park Avenue to Gwyneddtaxi
6h 33m£199–247Train via Llanbedr
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Llanbedrtrain
7h 2m£158–223
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Gwynedd is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Gwynedd is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Gwynedd. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Newport and Gwynedd is 179 miles. The road distance is 119.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Gwynedd without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £150 - £220.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Newport to Gwynedd, including transfers.
Newport to Gwynedd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Gwynedd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Gwynedd is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Newport to Gwynedd.
There are 1491+ hotels available in Gwynedd.
What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Gwynedd, Wales?
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Gwynedd via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 4h 32m.
- 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 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 Llanbedr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- £180–220
5 Star Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7493 612 345
Cambrian Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1970 626 292
- Website
- cambriancabs.co.uk
Cymru Cabs Aberystwyth
- Phone
- +44 7951 580 227
- Website
- cymrucabs.com
Luxx Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7367 345 495
- Website
- luxxtaxis.co.uk
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