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How to get fromWales to Harlech Castleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain train
    6h 50m
    £81–142

  2. Drive 138.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Harlech Castlecar car 138.3 mi
    3h 26m
    £34–49

  3. 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 Minffordd stationbus bus T2
    8h 44m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 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 train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain train
    9h 16m

Wales to Harlech Castle by train and foot

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Wales and Harlech Castle, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harlech Castle via Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Harlech in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Harlech Castle via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Minffordd Ffestiniog station, and Harlech station in around 8h 44m.

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