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How to get fromIreland to Porthmadogby ferry, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ireland to Porthmadog by ferry, taxi, or train

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the taxi from Holyhead Ferry to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    5h 40m
    £238–291

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    10h 46m
    £50–78

  3. Ferry, taxi, Steam train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Holyhead to Caernarfontaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train
    9h
    £249–414

  4. Ferry, taxi via Llangefni

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the taxi from Bodelis to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    7h 20m
    £180–235

  5. Ferry, Steam train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train Snowdonia Star / ...
    10h 5m
    £100–121

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  • Distance: 114.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Ireland and Porthmadog, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Porthmadog. However, you can take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, then take the taxi to Porthmadog. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sean Moore Rd, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead, take the taxi to Caernarfon, then take the train to Porthmadog Harbour.

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