What is the cheapest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog?

The cheapest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog?

The fastest way to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Colwyn Bay and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct bus from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog station. However, there are services departing from St Paul`s Church and arriving at Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C via Broad Street, Bangor Bus Station Stand B and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Colwyn Bay and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay and arriving at Porthmadog Harbour via Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog?

The distance between Colwyn Bay and Porthmadog is 65 miles. The road distance is 41.5 miles.

How do I travel from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog without a car?

The best way to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus and line 12 bus which takes 3h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog bus from?

Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Broad Street station.

Where do I catch the Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog train from?

Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandudno Junction station.

Train or bus from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog?

The best way to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog is to train and Steam train which takes 4h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 5 bus and bus and line 12 bus, which costs and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog bus arrive?

Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bangor Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog train arrive?

Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Blaenau Ffestiniog station.

Can I drive from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog is 41 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog.

Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1608+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 12 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus, line 12 bus
best
1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus 5C
3. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand Cbus 12
3h 49m
Drive 41.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadogcar 41.2 mi
57 min
£11–15
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain Llandudno - Blaenau Ffestiniog / ...
2. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog Harbourtrain Mountain Spirit
4h 25m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadogtaxi 41.2 mi
57 min
£180–220
Steam train
1. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain Snowdonia Star / ...
4h 31m
£70–75
Line 5 bus, bus, line 12 bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Street to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus 5
2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus 5C
3. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand Cbus 12
4h 42m

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Distance: 64.8 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Porthmadog Harbour via Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul`s Church to Porthmadog via Llandudno Junction Station Stop T, Broad Street, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C, Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C, and Pwllheli in around 4h 42m.

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