What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Harlech?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Harlech is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Harlech?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Harlech is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Harlech?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Minffordd Ffestiniog station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Harlech?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Southampton to Harlech?

The distance between Southampton and Harlech is 285 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Harlech without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs £130 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Harlech?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Southampton to Harlech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Harlech bus from?

Southampton to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Harlech train from?

Southampton to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Harlech?

The best way to get from Southampton to Harlech is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Southampton to Harlech bus arrive?

Southampton to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Harlech train arrive?

Southampton to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Harlech?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Harlech is 224 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Southampton to Harlech.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Harlech?

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Where can I stay near Harlech?

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Southampton to Harlech - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Harlech by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
8h 31m
£134–211
Drive 222.4 mi
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1. Drive from Southampton to Harlechcar 222.4 mi
5h 2m
£55–79
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
11h 46m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
12h 9m

Southampton to Harlech by train

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Distance: 283.1 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Harlech, Wales?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Minffordd Ffestiniog station in around 12h 9m.

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