There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Portmeirion by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Minfforddtrain
7h 28m£72–151Bus
cheapest- 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 Minfforddbus T2
11h 40m£44–78Drive 214.9 mi
- Drive from Watford to Portmeirioncar 214.9 mi
3h 55m£53–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Bletchleytrain
- Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Minfforddbus T2
8h 30m£64–140
Watford to Portmeirion by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Portmeirion is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Portmeirion is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Portmeirion. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Minffordd via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Portmeirion. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Minffordd via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Watford and Portmeirion is 241 miles. The road distance is 216.2 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Portmeirion without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £70 - £160.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Watford to Portmeirion, including transfers.
Watford to Portmeirion bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Watford to Portmeirion train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Portmeirion is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Portmeirion, Wales?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Minffordd via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Minffordd via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 11h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–75
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Watford Junction to Bletchley
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Bletchley to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–55
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Minffordd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bus Depot to Minffordd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Watford to Portmeirion bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Watford to Portmeirion train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Portmeirion is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Watford to Portmeirion.
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