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How to get fromHolyhead to Ffestiniog Railwayby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Ffestiniog Railway by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Bangor

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus bus T2
    2h 42m

  2. Drive 48.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Ffestiniog Railwaycar car 48.5 mi
    57 min
    £12–18

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T22
    3h 59m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Holyhead to Ffestiniog Railwaytaxi taxi 48.5 mi
    57 min
    £100–130

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  • Distance: 57.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Ffestiniog Railway, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Ffestiniog Railway. However, you can take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, take the bus to The Australia, then walk to Ffestiniog Railway. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Ffestiniog Railway via Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, and Porthmadog Park A in around 3h 59m.

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