What is the cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Birkenhead?

The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Birkenhead is to bus and line 1 bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Birkenhead?

The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Porthmadog and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Grange Road via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7 and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Porthmadog and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Blaenau Ffestiniog and arriving at Birkenhead Central via Llandudno Junction and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Porthmadog to Birkenhead?

The distance between Porthmadog and Birkenhead is 98 miles. The road distance is 73.2 miles.

How do I travel from Porthmadog to Birkenhead without a car?

The best way to get from Porthmadog to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Porthmadog to Birkenhead?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Porthmadog to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthmadog to Birkenhead bus from?

Porthmadog to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.

Where do I catch the Porthmadog to Birkenhead train from?

Porthmadog to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Blaenau Ffestiniog station.

Train or bus from Porthmadog to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Porthmadog to Birkenhead is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Porthmadog to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Porthmadog to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.

Where does the Porthmadog to Birkenhead train arrive?

Porthmadog to Birkenhead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.

Can I drive from Porthmadog to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Birkenhead is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Porthmadog to Birkenhead.

Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2649+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

Porthmadog to Birkenhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 5 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Birkenhead by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain Blaenau Ffestiniog - Llandudno / ...
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Chestertrain Llandudno - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 31m
£34–59
Bus, line 1 bus
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1. Take the bus from The Australia to Eldon Square 1bus T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus T3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Grange Roadbus X1 / ...
6h 27m
£12–20
Bus, line 5 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Streetbus 5
3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 23m
£30–49
Drive 72.8 mi
1. Drive from Porthmadog to Birkenheadcar 72.8 mi
1h 44m
£19–27

Porthmadog to Birkenhead by bus and train

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Distance: 97.6 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a bus from The Australia to Birkenhead Central via Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, and Chester in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Grange Road via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Railway Station in around 6h 27m.

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