What is the cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port?

The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port is to bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port?

The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Porthmadog and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7 and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Porthmadog and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Blaenau Ffestiniog and arriving at Ellesmere Port via Llandudno Junction, Chester and Hooton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Porthmadog and Ellesmere Port is 105 miles. The road distance is 66.6 miles.

How do I travel from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port without a car?

The best way to get from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port without a car is to bus and train and line 1 bus which takes 4h 14m and costs £28 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port bus from?

Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.

Where do I catch the Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port train from?

Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Blaenau Ffestiniog station.

Train or bus from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port?

The best way to get from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.

Where does the Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port train arrive?

Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.

Can I drive from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port.

Where can I stay near Ellesmere Port?

There are 2822+ hotels available in Ellesmere Port.

Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 1 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
4h 14m
£28–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Australia to Eldon Square 1bus T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus T3 / ...
5h 34m
£12–20
Train
1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain Blaenau Ffestiniog - Llandudno / ...
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Chestertrain Llandudno - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 26m
£33–57
Drive 66.2 mi
1. Drive from Porthmadog to Ellesmere Portcar 66.2 mi
1h 33m
£17–24

Porthmadog to Ellesmere Port by bus and train

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.3 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Ellesmere Port, England?

You can take a bus from The Australia to Ellesmere Port via Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, Chester, and Hooton in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Railway Station in around 5h 34m.

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