What is the cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Llanelli?

The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Llanelli is to bus via Lampeter which costs £16 - £19 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Llanelli?

The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Llanelli is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Porthmadog and Llanelli?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Carmarthen station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Porthmadog and Llanelli?

No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Llanelli via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Porthmadog to Llanelli?

The distance between Porthmadog and Llanelli is 131 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.

How do I travel from Porthmadog to Llanelli without a car?

The best way to get from Porthmadog to Llanelli without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Porthmadog to Llanelli?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Porthmadog to Llanelli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthmadog to Llanelli bus from?

Porthmadog to Llanelli bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.

Where do I catch the Porthmadog to Llanelli train from?

Porthmadog to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.

Train or bus from Porthmadog to Llanelli?

The best way to get from Porthmadog to Llanelli is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Porthmadog to Llanelli bus arrive?

Porthmadog to Llanelli bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.

Where does the Porthmadog to Llanelli train arrive?

Porthmadog to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.

Can I drive from Porthmadog to Llanelli?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Llanelli is 119 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Porthmadog to Llanelli.

How do I get a train ticket from Porthmadog to Llanelli?

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Porthmadog to Llanelli - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Llanelli by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationbus T1c
6h 16m
Bus via Lampeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 to St Ellyw`s Churchbus 195 / ...
6h 24m
£17–19
Train
1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llanellitrain
8h 40m
£80–138
Drive 118.7 mi
1. Drive from Porthmadog to Llanellicar 118.7 mi
3h 3m
£30–43

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Distance: 130.5 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from The Australia to Llanelli via Bus Depot, Machynlleth, Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Carmarthen station, and Carmarthen in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog to Llanelli via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 8h 40m.

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