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How to get fromPorthmadog to Llanelliby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Porthmadog to Llanelli by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Dovey Junctiontrain train Pwllheli - Machynlleth
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationbus bus T1c
    6h 40m

  2. Drive 118.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Llanellicar car 118.7 mi
    3h 3m
    £29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 to St Ellyw`s Churchbus bus 195 / ...
    6h 57m

  4. Bus via Lampeter

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 to St Ellyw`s Churchbus bus 195 / ...
    7h 49m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llanellitrain train
    8h 50m
    £82–150

  6. Bus via Cardigan

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus bus T5
    3. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9bus bus 460
    9h 26m

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  • Distance: 125.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Llanelli, Wales?

You can take a bus from The Australia to St Ellyw`s Church via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Llanelli via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 8h 50m.

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