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How to get fromPorthmadog to Blackpoolby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    4h 54m

  2. Drive  119.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Blackpoolcar car 119.5 mi
    3h 3m
    £30–43

  3. Bus, train via Colwyn Bay

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 33m

  4. Bus, train via Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 24m
    £47–84

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  • Distance: 150 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Blackpool. However, you can take the bus to Bangor station, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can drive from Porthmadog to Blackpool in around 3h 3m.

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