There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Barmouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
- Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
9h 20m£132–223Drive 228.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Barmouthcar 228.4 mi
4h 49m£56–81Train, bus
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea 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 Eldon Square 1bus T2
11h 29mBus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- 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 Eldon Square 1bus T2
12h 33m
Portsmouth to Barmouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Barmouth is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Barmouth is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Last Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Barmouth via Winchester, Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Barmouth is 290 miles. The road distance is 229.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Barmouth without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Portsmouth to Barmouth, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Barmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Barmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Barmouth is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Barmouth, Wales?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Barmouth via Winchester, Birmingham New Street, and Machynlleth in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Last Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 12h 33m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Winchester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Barmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Barmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Winchester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Barmouth is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Portsmouth to Barmouth.
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