What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Portmeirion?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Portmeirion is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Portmeirion?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Portmeirion is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Portmeirion?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Portmeirion. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog via Newton-le-Willows and Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Durham to Portmeirion?

The distance between Durham and Portmeirion is 264 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Portmeirion without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Portmeirion without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Portmeirion?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Durham to Portmeirion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Portmeirion train from?

Durham to Portmeirion train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.

Where does the Durham to Portmeirion train arrive?

Durham to Portmeirion train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.

Can I drive from Durham to Portmeirion?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Portmeirion is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Durham to Portmeirion.

Where can I stay near Portmeirion?

There are 1483+ hotels available in Portmeirion.

Durham to Portmeirion - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Portmeirion by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus 1
7h 16m
£77–124
Drive 212.4 mi
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1. Drive from Durham to Portmeirioncar 212.4 mi
4h 25m
£53–76
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Llandudno Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain
8h 6m
£77–128

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Distance: 262.9 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Minffordd via Newton-le-Willows, Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C in around 8h 6m.

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