There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Capel Curig by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Porthmadog Park Stand C
best- Take the bus from North Parade to Porthmadog Park Stand AT2
- Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand C to Pen-y-pass YHAS4
4h 34mDrive 71.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Capel Curig71.3 mi
1h 42m£18–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Dovey Junction to PorthmadogMachynlleth - Pwllheli
- Take the bus from Porthmadog station to Pen-y-pass YHAS4
5h 22mBus
- Take the bus from North Parade to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand AT2
- Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Llugwy TerraceS1
4h 51m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Capel Curig is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Capel Curig is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth to Capel Curig. However, there are services departing from North Parade and arriving at Llugwy Terrace via Porthmadog Park Stand C and Pen-y-pass YHA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Capel Curig is 84 miles. The road distance is 71.7 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Capel Curig without a car is to bus via Porthmadog Park Stand C which takes 4h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Aberystwyth to Capel Curig, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Capel Curig bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from North Parade station.
Aberystwyth to Capel Curig bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Porthmadog Park Stand A station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Capel Curig is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Aberystwyth to Capel Curig.
There are 2086+ hotels available in Capel Curig.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Capel Curig, Wales?
You can take a bus from North Parade to Llugwy Terrace via Porthmadog Park Stand C and Pen-y-pass YHA in around 4h 34m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadog
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Porthmadog Park Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from North Parade to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 01248 722 694
- mail@gwynforcoaches.co.uk
- Website
- gwynforcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Porthmadog Park Stand C to Pen-y-pass YHA
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Gwynfor Coaches
Bus from Porthmadog station to Pen-y-pass YHA
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Gwynfor Coaches
Bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Llugwy Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Gwynfor Coaches
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