What is the cheapest way to get from Bolton to Porthmadog?

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Porthmadog?

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog via Manchester Oxford Road and Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Bolton to Porthmadog?

The distance between Bolton and Porthmadog is 143 miles. The road distance is 100.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bolton to Porthmadog without a car?

The best way to get from Bolton to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bolton to Porthmadog?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Bolton to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Porthmadog train from?

Bolton to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Where does the Bolton to Porthmadog train arrive?

Bolton to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Porthmadog is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Bolton to Porthmadog.

Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1632+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

Bolton to Porthmadog - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 582 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
5h 38m
Drive 99.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bolton to Porthmadogcar 99.9 mi
2h 21m
£25–36
Line 582 bus, line 34 bus, train, line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Shopping Park to Leigh Bus Stationbus 582
2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Newton-le-Willows Interchangebus 34
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
5. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
6. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
7h 46m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junctiontrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain Llandudno - Blaenau Ffestiniog / ...
6h 2m
£44–86

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Distance: 142.2 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Porthmadog Park A via Manchester Oxford Road, Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C in around 6h 2m.

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