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How to get fromSouth Wales to Portmeirionby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Wales to Portmeirion by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Shrewsbury

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Minfforddbus bus T2
    7h 47m

  2. Drive 126.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Wales to Portmeirioncar car 126.1 mi
    3h 14m
    £31–44

  3. Bus via Newtown

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Minfforddbus bus T2
    8h 29m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minfforddbus bus T2
    9h 15m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    4. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Minfforddbus bus T2
    9h 49m

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Map of how to get from South Wales to Portmeirion.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between South Wales and Portmeirion, Wales?

You can take a bus from Aberdare Bus Station 11 to Minffordd via Merthyr Bus Station 2, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 8h 29m.

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