There are 5 ways to get from Harrogate to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
- Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus 1
6h 40m£55–97Drive 152.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harrogate to Porthmadogcar 152.4 mi
3h 18m£38–55Train, bus via Manchester
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
- Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus 1
7h 5m£52–93Train, bus via Chester
- Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
- Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus 1
7h 5m£59–107Train
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain
9h 11m£74–126
Harrogate to Porthmadog by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harrogate to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Harrogate to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Porthmadog via Leeds, Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Harrogate and Porthmadog is 189 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.
The best way to get from Harrogate to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Harrogate to Porthmadog, including transfers.
Harrogate to Porthmadog train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.
Harrogate to Porthmadog train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrogate to Porthmadog is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Harrogate to Porthmadog.
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What companies run services between Harrogate, England and Porthmadog, Wales?
You can take a train from Harrogate to Porthmadog via Leeds, Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 9h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Porthmadog
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Bangor station to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Bangor station to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Bangor station to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bangor station to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bangor station to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bangor station to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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