There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Harlech by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
9h 22m£173–258Drive 265.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plymouth to Harlechcar 265.7 mi
5h 33m£65–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain
- 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
12h 25mBus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
15h 3m
Plymouth to Harlech by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Harlech is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Harlech is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Minffordd Ffestiniog station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Plymouth and Harlech is 357 miles. The road distance is 267.2 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs £170 - £260.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Plymouth to Harlech, including transfers.
Plymouth to Harlech bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Harlech is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs £170 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 3m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Harlech, Wales?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Minffordd Ffestiniog station in around 15h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Plymouth to Harlech bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Plymouth to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Harlech is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Plymouth to Harlech.
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