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How to get fromCarlisle to Porthmadogby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus bus T2
    6h 25m

  2. Drive 199.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Porthmadogcar car 199.6 mi
    3h 49m
    £49–71

  3. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train The Dalesman West
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    9h 56m

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Porthmadog.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Porthmadog. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to The Australia. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlisle to Porthmadog in around 3h 49m.

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