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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carmarthen to Porthmadog

Composite routes from Carmarthen to Porthmadog

Cheapest
2 h 24 min
Car
170 km.
from $9

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.16–$120.25

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadog
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$31.64
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$60.76
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$82.28
Train from Shrewsbury to Dovey
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$32.91–$50.63

Bus operators

Lloyd's Coaches

Phone:
+44 1654 702100
Email:
Website:
lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Richards Bros

Phone:
+44 1239 613756
Email:
Website:
richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.95–$8.86
Bus from Finch Square C to Aberystwyth
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76

Morris Travel

Phone:
0871 200 22 33
Website:
morristravel.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

First South & West Wales

Phone:
+44 1792 57 22 55
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly

Evans Coaches Tregaron

Phone:
0114 22 11 282
Website:
traveline.info
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Mid Wales Travel

Phone:
+44 1970 828288
Email:
Website:
midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Porthmadog is to drive which costs $33.70 - $50 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Porthmadog Park Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Porthmadog via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Porthmadog?

The distance between Carmarthen and Porthmadog is 175 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Porthmadog without a car is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Carmarthen to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Porthmadog bus from?

Carmarthen to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Porthmadog train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Carmarthen to Porthmadog?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Porthmadog is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $250 and takes 9h 40m. There are no good options to fly between Carmarthen to Porthmadog.

Where does the Carmarthen to Porthmadog bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carmarthen to Porthmadog train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Porthmadog is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Carmarthen to Porthmadog.

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

Book your Carmarthen to Porthmadog train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

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