There are 5 ways to get from Porthmadog to Cowbridge by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the bus from The Australia to Bus DepotT2
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
7h 9mDrive 144.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porthmadog to Cowbridge144.5 mi
3h 34m£37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black LionT1 / ...
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
7h 50mTrain
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bridgend
8h 26m£73–110Bus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
8h 37m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Cowbridge is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Cowbridge is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Town Hall via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Cowbridge is 221 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Cowbridge without a car is to bus and train via Shrewsbury which takes 7h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Porthmadog to Cowbridge, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Cowbridge bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Cowbridge is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 37m.
Porthmadog to Cowbridge bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Cowbridge is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Porthmadog to Cowbridge.
What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Cowbridge, Wales?
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Cowbridge Town Hall via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Town Hall via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Tresillian Way, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 8h 37m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £17–25
Train from Shrewsbury to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–22
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- 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
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