What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Porthmadog Park A via Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog via Hooton, Chester and Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Porthmadog is 104 miles. The road distance is 66.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog without a car?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog without a car is to line 1 bus and train and bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £26 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog bus from?

Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog bus services, operated by M & H Coaches, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog train from?

Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog bus services, operated by M & H Coaches, arrive at Corwen Bus Station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog.

Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1603+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog by bus, train, or car

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Line 1 bus, train, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
4h 32m
£26–44
Drive 66.4 mi
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1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadogcar 66.4 mi
1h 34m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Llandudno Junctiontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Llandudno / ...
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain Llandudno - Blaenau Ffestiniog / ...
4h 40m
£32–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
2. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
6h 11m

Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog by bus and train

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Distance: 103.6 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Porthmadog Park A via Hooton, Chester, Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Porthmadog Park A via Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station, and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 11m.

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