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

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain train
    8h 31m
    £135–214

  2. Drive  212.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Durhamcar car 212.1 mi
    4h 26m
    £53–77

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Corwen Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Sandy Lanebus bus T8
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus bus 177
    10h 3m

  4. 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 Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    4. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain train
    8h 43m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Durhamtrain train
    9h 28m
    £78–134

Porthmadog to Durham by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Durham via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 31m.

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