There are 4 ways to get from Maidenhead to Harlech by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
8h 12m£57–145Drive 212.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Maidenhead to Harlechcar 212.1 mi
4h 7m£52–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
- Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
11hBus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
12h 50m
Maidenhead to Harlech by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Harlech is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Harlech is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidenhead to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Wellington Street Stop B, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Minffordd station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Harlech via Reading, Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Maidenhead and Harlech is 249 miles. The road distance is 213.4 miles.
The best way to get from Maidenhead to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Maidenhead to Harlech, including transfers.
Maidenhead to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Maidenhead to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Maidenhead to Harlech is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 50m.
What companies run services between Maidenhead, England and Harlech, Wales?
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Harlech via Reading, Birmingham New Street, and Machynlleth in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Wellington Street Stop C, Wellington Street Stop B, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Minffordd station in around 12h 50m.
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £14–20
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–300
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- 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 Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Maidenhead to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Maidenhead to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Harlech is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Maidenhead to Harlech.
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