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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    8h 57m
    £75–125

  2. Drive  212.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Portmeirioncar car 212.4 mi
    4h 25m
    £53–76

  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 Portmeiriontaxi taxi
    9h 51m

  4. Train via Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    9h 32m
    £81–133

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  • Distance: 252.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Boston Lodge Halt via Newton-le-Willows, Llandudno Junction, and Blaenau Ffestiniog in around 8h 57m.

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