The average bus between Cardiff and Porthmadog takes 13h 54m and the fastest bus takes 8h 7m. There is at least one bus per day from Cardiff to Porthmadog. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Cardiff and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 5:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Porthmadog station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
Cardiff to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Cardiff to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Porthmadog Park Stand B station.
The distance between Cardiff and Porthmadog is 173.3 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Porthmadog Park Stand B via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 6h 55m.
