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

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There are 3 ways to get from Porthmadog to Dublin by taxi, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Holyhead Ferrytaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4h 10m
    €279–344

  2. Taxi, line 4 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Bodelistaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bodelis to Llys Watlingbus bus 4 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    6h 8m
    €219–275

  3. Steam train, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog Harbour to Caernarfontrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyhead Ferrytaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    7h 3m
    €253–303

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  • Distance: 182.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Dublin. However, you can take the taxi to Holyhead Ferry then take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bodelis, take the line 4 bus to Llys Watling, walk to Holyhead Ferry, then take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I.

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