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How to get fromHolyhead to Porthmadogby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Porthmadog 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 39m

  2. Drive 48.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Porthmadogcar car 48.3 mi
    56 min
    £12–17

  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 55m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Holyhead to Porthmadogtaxi taxi 48.3 mi
    56 min
    £100–120

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  • Distance: 57.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Porthmadog. However, you can take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to The Australia. Alternatively, you can take a train from Holyhead to Porthmadog Park A via Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C in around 3h 55m.

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