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How to get fromDublin to Porthmadogby ferry, taxi, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Porthmadog by ferry, taxi, or train

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the taxi from Holyhead Ferry to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    4h 25m
    £238–290

  2. Ferry, taxi via Llangefni

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the taxi from Bodelis to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    5h 38m
    £179–233

  3. Ferry, taxi, Steam train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Holyhead to Caernarfontaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train
    7h 17m
    £248–406

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  • Distance: 113.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Porthmadog, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Porthmadog. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry then take the taxi to Porthmadog. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead station, take the line 4 bus to Bodelis, then take the taxi to Porthmadog.

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