There are 4 ways to get from Newport to Harlech by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
6h 32m£63–104Drive 130.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Harlechcar 130.7 mi
3h 19m£33–48Bus via Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 508
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus
9h 58mBus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
10h 48m
Newport to Harlech by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Harlech is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Harlech is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport station to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Newport Train Station and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Carmarthen station and The Australia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Harlech via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Newport and Harlech is 191 miles. The road distance is 131.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Newport to Harlech, including transfers.
Newport to Harlech bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newport Train Station.
Newport to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
The best way to get from Newport to Harlech is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Carmarthen, which costs and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Harlech, Wales?
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Harlech via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newport Train Station to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Swansea City Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and The Australia in around 9h 58m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- 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 Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- 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
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Newport to Harlech bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea City Bus Station.
Newport to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Harlech is 131 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Newport to Harlech.
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