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How to get fromPorthmadog to Belfastby taxi, ferry, train, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Belfast by taxi, ferry, train, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Holyhead Ferrytaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    6h 57m
    £255–315

  2. Train, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane BHX - BHD
    8h 21m
    £93–227

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    8h 9m
    £105–337

  4. Steam train, taxi, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog Harbour to Caernarfontrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyhead Ferrytaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    10h 16m
    £213–382

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Belfast. However, you can take the taxi to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Belfast Grand Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Porthmadog to Belfast via Cairnryan and Larne in around 8h 9m.

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