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

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Durham by bus, train, car, or plane

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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
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain train
    6h 52m

  2. Drive  212.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Durhamcar car 212.1 mi
    4h 26m
    £53–76

  3. 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 Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LPL - NCL
    9h 4m

  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 Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAN - NCL
    9h 13m

Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Durham. However, you can take the bus to Bangor station, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Newton-le-Willows, then take the train to Durham. Alternatively, you can drive from Porthmadog to Durham in around 4h 26m.

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