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

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Porthmadog by train, ferry, taxi, car ferry, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    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 taxi from Holyhead Ferry to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    8h 9m
    £255–316

  2. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    9h 22m
    £82–196

  3. Train, ferry, taxi, Steam train

    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 taxi from Holyhead Ferry to Caernarfontaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train
    11h 2m
    £237–288

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Porthmadogcar car
    8h 8m
    £106–338

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    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 train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    8h 57m
    £92–226

  6. Train, ferry, taxi via Dublin

    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 taxi from Holyhead Ferry to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    8h 12m
    £256–318

  7. Bus, ferry, taxi, Steam train

    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 Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Holyhead to Caernarfontaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train
    11h 6m
    £251–525

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, Steam train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    4. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train
    9h 34m

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train, Steam train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    4. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train
    8h 59m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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, then take the taxi to Porthmadog. Alternatively, 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, take the taxi to Caernarfon, then take the train to Porthmadog Harbour.

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