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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Porthmadog

Composite routes from Cardiff to Porthmadog

Cheapest
3 h 22 min
Car
229 km.
from $12
Other
6 h 36 min
Train, Bus
172 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 30 min
172 km.
Select a ticket
6 h 45 min
172 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Transport for Wales
Website
Transport for Wales
Website
4h 10m
Every 4 hours
$101.26–$164.55
03333 211 202
03333 211 202
Call
Bus operators
Found: 2
Lloyd's Coaches
Website
Mid Wales Travel
Website
Lloyd's Coaches
Website
1h 26m
Every 4 hours
+44 1654 702100
+44 1654 702100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Mid Wales Travel
Website
4h 10m
Once daily
+44 1970 828288
+44 1970 828288
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Porthmadog Park Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Porthmadog?

The distance between Cardiff and Porthmadog is 385 km. The road distance is 234.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Cardiff to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Porthmadog bus from?

Cardiff to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Porthmadog?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Porthmadog is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs . There are no good options to train or fly between Cardiff to Porthmadog.

Where does the Cardiff to Porthmadog bus arrive?

Cardiff to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Porthmadog?

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

Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1415+ hotels available in Porthmadog. Prices start at $40.55 per night.
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