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

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Portmeirion 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 Minfforddbus bus T2
    6h 41m

  2. Drive 198.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Portmeirioncar car 198.9 mi
    3h 50m
    £49–70

  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 49m

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  • Distance: 228.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Portmeirion. 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 Minffordd. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlisle to Portmeirion in around 3h 50m.

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