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 £30 - £50 and takes 3h 23m.

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 23m and costs £30 - £50.

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 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Porthmadog?

The distance between Cardiff and Porthmadog is 241 miles. The road distance is 143.7 miles.

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 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m 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.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Porthmadog train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Porthmadog?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Porthmadog is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 7h 10m.

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.

Where does the Cardiff to Porthmadog train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Porthmadog is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Cardiff to Porthmadog.

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

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Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1560+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

Cardiff to Porthmadog - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
6h 21m
Drive 142.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Porthmadogcar 142.9 mi
3h 23m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand Abus T2
7h 7m
Train, bus via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Stand Abus T2
6h 22m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain
7h 10m
£60–96
Bus via Newtown
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Porthmadog Park Stand Abus T2
8h 19m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Porthmadog.

Launch map view

Distance: 239.8 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Porthmadog Park Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 7h 10m.

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