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

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There are 7 ways to get from Porthmadog to Glasgow by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    7h 35m

  2. Drive 293.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Glasgowcar car 293.3 mi
    5h 21m
    £72–103

  3. Bus, train via Wrexham

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Fire Stationbus bus T3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wrexham General to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 59m

  4. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    7h 45m

  5. Bus, train via Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    9h 44m

  6. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 29m

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    9h 31m
    £91–211

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 328.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Glasgow, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Glasgow. However, you can take the bus to Bangor Bus Station Stand B, take the bus to Bangor Railway Station H, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Glasgow Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Buchanan Bus Station via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Fire Station, Wrexham General, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Victoria, and Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 59m.

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