There are 4 ways to get from Harlech to Bath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
7h 21m£77–138Drive 160.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlech to Bathcar 160.7 mi
4h 8m£40–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bath Spatrain Carmarthen - London Paddington
9h 37mBus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
11h 38m
Harlech to Bath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Bath is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Harlech to Bath is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlech station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Harlech station and arriving at Bus Station via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Harlech to Bath. However, there are services departing from Harlech and arriving at Bath Spa via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Harlech and Bath is 229 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.
The best way to get from Harlech to Bath without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Harlech to Bath, including transfers.
Harlech to Bath bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from The Australia station.
Harlech to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
The best way to get from Harlech to Bath is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 38m.
What companies run services between Harlech, Wales and Bath, England?
You can take a train from Harlech to Bath Spa via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlech station to Bus Station via The Australia, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, and Bus Station in around 11h 38m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Harlech to Bath bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.
Harlech to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlech to Bath is 162 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Harlech to Bath.
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