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

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There are 5 ways to get from Porthmadog to Blackpool by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    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 train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    4h 41m

  2. Drive  119.5 mi

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

  3. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    7h 4m
    £59–115

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    8h
    £77–134

  5. 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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    8h 6m

Porthmadog to Blackpool by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Blackpool North via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Preston in around 7h 4m.

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