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How to get fromDurham to Porthmadogby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    9h
    £135–209

  2. Drive  213.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Porthmadogcar car 213.2 mi
    4h 24m
    £53–77

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 177
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5. Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    9h 50m

  4. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train
    9h 17m
    £135–181

Durham to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h

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

You can take a train from Durham to Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 9h.

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