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

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There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Bolton 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 Newton-le-Willowstrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    5h 2m

  2. Drive  99.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Boltoncar car 99.9 mi
    2h 21m
    £25–36

  3. Bus, train, line 34 bus, line 582 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus bus T3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Stationbus bus 1
    4. Take the train from Chester to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 34
    6. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to University of Boltonbus bus 582
    6h 59m

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  • Distance: 125.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Bolton. However, you can take the bus to Bangor station, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Newton-le-Willows, walk to Newton-le-Willows Interchange, take the line 34 bus to Leigh Bus Station, then take the line 582 bus to Bolton Interchange. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to University of Bolton via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester, Newton-le-Willows, Newton-le-Willows Interchange, and Leigh Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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