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How to get fromPorthmadog to Birkenheadby taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Corwen Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus T8
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Grange Roadbus bus X1 / ...
    4h 34m

  2. Drive  72.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Birkenheadcar car 72.8 mi
    1h 44m
    £19–27

  3. Steam train, train

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog Harbour to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    2. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Chestertrain train
    5h 10m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train Pwllheli - Machynlleth
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Chestertrain train Aberystwyth - Chester
    5h 38m
    £59–97

Porthmadog to Birkenhead by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Porthmadog Harbour to Birkenhead Central via Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, and Chester in around 5h 10m.

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