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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Porthmadog to Cardiff

Composite routes from Porthmadog to Cardiff

Cheapest
3 h 17 min
Car
238 km.
from $13
Other
6 h 7 min
Bus, Train
172 km.
from $5.43
7 h 30 min
172 km.
Select a ticket
6 h 34 min
171 km.
from $163.08
6 h 46 min
Bus, Train
172 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Train operators

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$48.10
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$82.28
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$34.18
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$164.55

Bus operators

Lloyd's Coaches

Phone:
+44 1654 702100
Email:
Website:
lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from The Australia to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Mid Wales Travel

Phone:
+44 1970 828288
Email:
Website:
midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Cardiff is to drive which costs $46.74 - $70.65 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Porthmadog and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Tresillian Way via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Porthmadog and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Porthmadog to Cardiff?

The distance between Porthmadog and Cardiff is 333 km. The road distance is 233.7 km.

How do I travel from Porthmadog to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Porthmadog to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train via Shrewsbury which takes 6h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Porthmadog to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Porthmadog to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthmadog to Cardiff bus from?

Porthmadog to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.

Where do I catch the Porthmadog to Cardiff train from?

Porthmadog to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.

Train or bus from Porthmadog to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Porthmadog to Cardiff is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Porthmadog to Cardiff bus arrive?

Porthmadog to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.

Where does the Porthmadog to Cardiff train arrive?

Porthmadog to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.

Can I drive from Porthmadog to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Cardiff is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Porthmadog to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Porthmadog to Cardiff?

Book your Porthmadog to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $56.47 per night.
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