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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Porthmadog Park Stand A via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Bath to Porthmadog?

The distance between Bath and Porthmadog is 234 miles. The road distance is 166.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus via Shrewsbury which takes 7h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Bath to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Porthmadog bus from?

Bath to Porthmadog bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Porthmadog bus arrive?

Bath to Porthmadog bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Can I drive from Bath to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Porthmadog is 166 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Bath to Porthmadog.

Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1494+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

Bath to Porthmadog - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Shrewsbury
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
4. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Stand AT2
7h 25m
Drive 165.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Porthmadog165.3 mi
4h 5m
£42–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Carmarthen
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand AT2
9h 5m
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The AustraliaT2
7h 59m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon804
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand AT2
9h 42m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 232.4 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Porthmadog Park Stand A via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 9h 42m.

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