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How to get fromBlackpool to Porthmadogby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Porthmadog by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 61 bus, train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Street to Bus Stationbus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    4. Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    6h 7m

  2. Drive  119.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Porthmadogcar car 119.4 mi
    3h 3m
    £30–43

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    8h 6m
    £60–114

  4. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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 14m

  5. Train, Steam train via Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train
    8h 14m
    £109–146

Blackpool to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Porthmadog via Preston, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 8h 6m.

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