There are 3 ways to get from Rugby to Harlech by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rugby to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
6h 25m£57–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
11h 5m£34–55Drive 151.4 mi
- Drive from Rugby to Harlechcar 151.4 mi
2h 50m£38–54
Rugby to Harlech by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Harlech is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Harlech is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and The Australia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Harlech via Wolverhampton and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Rugby and Harlech is 169 miles. The road distance is 152.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Rugby to Harlech, including transfers.
Rugby to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Rugby to Harlech train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Harlech is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Harlech, Wales?
You can take a train from Rugby to Harlech via Wolverhampton and Machynlleth in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northcote Road to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6, and The Australia in around 11h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Rugby to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Rugby to Harlech train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Harlech is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Rugby to Harlech.
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