There are 5 ways to get from Cornwall to Harlech by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
11h 35m£158–243Drive 287.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornwall to Harlechcar 287.7 mi
6h 9m£71–103Train, bus
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
15h 24mTrain via Cardiff
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
12h 56m£150–267Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Rose and Crownbus 112
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
17h 23m
Cornwall to Harlech by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Harlech is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Harlech is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Bus Station, Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Carmarthen station and The Australia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Harlech via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Cornwall and Harlech is 395 miles. The road distance is 289.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs £150 - £250.
It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Cornwall to Harlech, including transfers.
Cornwall to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Cornwall to Harlech train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Harlech is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 23m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Harlech, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Harlech via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Machynlleth in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Bus Station, Bus Station, Kingsway K14, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and The Australia in around 17h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Cornwall to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cornwall to Harlech train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Harlech is 289 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Cornwall to Harlech.
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