There are 6 ways to get from Portmeirion to Cardiff by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the bus from Minffordd to Bus Depotbus T2
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 2mDrive 141.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portmeirion to Cardiffcar 141.9 mi
3h 23m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Minffordd to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
7h 31mTrain
- Take the train from Minffordd to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 25m£55–128Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minffordd to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
7h 1mBus via Newtown
- Take the bus from Minffordd to Bus Depotbus T2
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7bus T4
8h 18m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portmeirion to Cardiff is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Portmeirion to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portmeirion to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Minffordd and arriving at Tresillian Way via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Portmeirion to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Minffordd and arriving at Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Portmeirion and Cardiff is 206 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portmeirion to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train via Shrewsbury which takes 6h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Portmeirion to Cardiff, including transfers.
Portmeirion to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Minffordd station.
Portmeirion to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Minffordd station.
The best way to get from Portmeirion to Cardiff is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Portmeirion, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from Minffordd to Tresillian Way via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minffordd to Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Minffordd to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–23
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Minffordd to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Minffordd to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Minffordd to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Portmeirion to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Portmeirion to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portmeirion to Cardiff is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Portmeirion to Cardiff.
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