There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Builth Wells by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus T2
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groebus T4
5h 20mDrive 84.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Builth Wellscar 84.5 mi
2h 7m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain
7h 15m£63–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Builth Wells is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Builth Wells is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Groe via Bus Depot and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Builth Wells. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Llandrindod via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Builth Wells is 106 miles. The road distance is 85 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Builth Wells without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Porthmadog to Builth Wells, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Builth Wells bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.
Porthmadog to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Builth Wells is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Builth Wells, Wales?
You can take a bus from The Australia to Groe via Bus Depot and Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to St Matthew`s Church via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, Llandrindod, and Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 3 in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from The Australia to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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More Questions & Answers
Porthmadog to Builth Wells bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.
Porthmadog to Builth Wells train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Builth Wells is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Porthmadog to Builth Wells.
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