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

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

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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 27m
    €280–346

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    9h 38m
    €60–96

  3. Steam train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog Harbour to Caernarfontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watlingbus bus 4X
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    10h 22m
    €153–300

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  • Distance: 184.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Ireland. However, you can take the taxi to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, then take the vehicle to Spencer Dock. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porthmadog Harbour to Eastmoreland Place via Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Sean Moore Rd in around 9h 38m.

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