There are 4 ways to get from Leeds to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car
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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 Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
6h 13mDrive 139.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leeds to Porthmadogcar 139.3 mi
2h 49m£34–49Train, bus via Wrexham
- Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
7h 42mTrain
- 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
8h 12m£83–146
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Porthmadog via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Leeds and Porthmadog is 175 miles. The road distance is 140.1 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Leeds to Porthmadog, including transfers.
Leeds to Porthmadog train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Porthmadog train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Porthmadog is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Leeds to Porthmadog.
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What companies run services between Leeds, England and Porthmadog, Wales?
You can take a train from Leeds to Porthmadog via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 8h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Porthmadog
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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