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How to get fromPorthmadog to Dublinby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Dublin by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5h 58m

  2. Bus, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    6h 36m

  3. Bus, ferry via Bangor

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    6h 5m

  4. Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    6h 59m

Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Dublin. However, you can take the bus to Holyhead Port, walk to Holyhead Ferry, then take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bangor station, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Chester, take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, then take the line 784 bus to The Point.

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