What is the cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Barmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Barmouth is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Barmouth?

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Barmouth is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Barmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Last Inn via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and Barmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Barmouth via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Barmouth?

The distance between Porthcawl and Barmouth is 219 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.

How do I travel from Porthcawl to Barmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Barmouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Porthcawl to Barmouth?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Porthcawl to Barmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Barmouth bus from?

Porthcawl to Barmouth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Barmouth train from?

Porthcawl to Barmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Porthcawl to Barmouth?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Barmouth is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Porthcawl to Barmouth bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Barmouth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Porthcawl to Barmouth train arrive?

Porthcawl to Barmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Barmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Barmouth is 127 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Porthcawl to Barmouth.

Where can I stay near Barmouth?

There are 1337+ hotels available in Barmouth.

Porthcawl to Barmouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthcawl to Barmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
7h 44m
£85–158
Drive 126.3 mi
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1. Drive from Porthcawl to Barmouthcar 126.3 mi
3h 1m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
8h 5m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6bus 63 / ...
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
4. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
5. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Dovey Junctiontrain
6. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Barmouthtrain
8h 42m
£46–90

Porthcawl to Barmouth by bus and train

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Distance: 218.1 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Barmouth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Northways to Barmouth via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to Last Inn via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 8h 5m.

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