There are 6 ways to get from Porthmadog to Butlin's Minehead by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Birmingham
best- Take the bus from The Australia to Bus DepotT2
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
9h 58mDrive 209.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Butlin's Minehead209.8 mi
4h 52m£53–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
12h 40mTrain, drive
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Drive from Rhoose to Butlin's Minehead
10h 7m£86–172Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
11h 51mBus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonT1c
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County HallCp5
13h 13m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Butlin's Minehead is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Butlin's Minehead is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Butlin's Minehead. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Butlins Main Gate via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens, Castle Way and Wheatstones. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Butlin's Minehead is 307 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Butlin's Minehead without a car is to bus and train via Birmingham which takes 9h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Porthmadog to Butlin's Minehead, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Butlin's Minehead bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.
Porthmadog to Butlin's Minehead bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Butlin's Minehead is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Porthmadog to Butlin's Minehead.
There are 580+ hotels available in Butlin's Minehead.
What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Butlin's Minehead, England?
You can take a bus from The Australia to Butlin's Minehead via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens, County Hall, Castle Way, Wheatstones, and Butlins Main Gate in around 13h 13m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £17–25
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from The Australia to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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