What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Porthmadog?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Porthmadog?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog via Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Porthmadog?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Porthmadog is 135 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Porthmadog without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Porthmadog?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Greater Manchester to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Porthmadog train from?

Greater Manchester to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Porthmadog train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Porthmadog is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Greater Manchester to Porthmadog.

Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1632+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

Greater Manchester to Porthmadog - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
5h 34m
Drive 99.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Porthmadogcar 99.2 mi
2h 7m
£25–35
Train, bus via Wrexham
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
7h 21m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junctiontrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain Llandudno - Blaenau Ffestiniog / ...
5h 58m
£42–80

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Distance: 133.8 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Porthmadog Park A via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C in around 5h 58m.

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