There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Harlech by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
6h 40m£82–133Drive 134.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Derby to Harlechcar 134.4 mi
2h 48m£33–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Victoria Street to Bus Stationbus Sw
- Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
8h 59mBus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
9h 51m
Derby to Harlech by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Harlech is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Harlech is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Minffordd station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Derby and Harlech is 181 miles. The road distance is 135.2 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Derby to Harlech, including transfers.
Derby to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Harlech is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Harlech, Wales?
You can take a train from Derby to Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Minffordd station in around 9h 51m.
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £28–40
- 1st Class
- £35–55
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £14–20
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- +44 1773 712265
- talk@trentbarton.co.uk
- Website
- trentbarton.co.uk
Bus from Victoria Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Derby to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Harlech is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Derby to Harlech.
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