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

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

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  1. Taxi, ferry

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    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
    €141–187

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead stationbus bus 4X
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    8h 43m

  3. Bus, ferry via Llangefni

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    10h 13m

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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 bus from Porthmadog Park A to Eastmoreland Place via Bangor Bus Station Stand C, Holyhead station, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Sean Moore Rd in around 8h 43m.

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