There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Portmeirion by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Minfforddtrain
10h 25m£126–202Drive 221.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Portmeirioncar 221.7 mi
5h 25m£55–80Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minfforddbus T2
13h 38m£58–101Train, bus
- Take the train from Salisbury 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 Minfforddbus T2
13h 49m
Poole to Portmeirion by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Portmeirion is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Portmeirion is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Portmeirion. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Minffordd via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Portmeirion. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Minffordd via Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Poole and Portmeirion is 326 miles. The road distance is 223 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Portmeirion without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Poole to Portmeirion, including transfers.
Poole to Portmeirion bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Portmeirion train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Poole to Portmeirion is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 13h 38m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Portmeirion, Wales?
You can take a train from Poole to Minffordd via Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, and Machynlleth in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Minffordd via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 13h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Minffordd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- 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
Poole to Portmeirion bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Portmeirion train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Portmeirion is 223 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Poole to Portmeirion.
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