There are 4 ways to get from Kendal to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
6h 38m£56–95Drive 154.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kendal to Porthmadogcar 154.6 mi
3h 4m£39–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to St Chads Churchbus 42
- Take the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to The Australiabus T2
10h 54m£52–86Train
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Llandudno Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain
6h 55m£54–94
Kendal to Porthmadog by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kendal to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog via Oxenholme Lake District, Warrington Bank Quay and Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Kendal and Porthmadog is 181 miles. The road distance is 155.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kendal to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 38m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Kendal to Porthmadog, including transfers.
Kendal to Porthmadog train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Porthmadog train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Porthmadog is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Kendal to Porthmadog.
There are 1603+ hotels available in Porthmadog.
What companies run services between Kendal, England and Porthmadog, Wales?
You can take a train from Kendal to Porthmadog Park A via Oxenholme Lake District, Warrington Bank Quay, Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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