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How to get fromBelfast to Porthmadogby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Porthmadog by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

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    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus bus 1
    9h 45m
    £57–86

  2. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to The Australiabus bus 1
    10h 5m

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Porthmadogcar car
    8h 8m
    £101–338

  4. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus bus
    7h 18m
    £71–168

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to The Australiabus bus 1
    10h 15m

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus bus
    6h 44m
    £69–178

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus bus
    7h 19m
    £64–178

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus bus
    7h 48m
    £69–173

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus
    8h 10m
    £82–210

  10. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus
    8h 35m
    £72–180

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Porthmadog, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Porthmadog. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to George's Dock, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor station, then take the bus to The Australia. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to The Australia via Dublin Airport T2, Terminal 2 Zone 19, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead Port in around 10h 5m.

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