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How to get fromPenrith to Porthmadogby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Penrith to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus bus T2
    6h 8m

  2. Drive 181 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penrith to Porthmadogcar car 181 mi
    3h 28m
    £45–64

  3. Train, bus via Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to The Australiabus bus T2
    7h 43m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 208.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Porthmadog, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Penrith to Porthmadog. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to The Australia. Alternatively, you can drive from Penrith to Porthmadog in around 3h 28m.

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