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How to get fromPorthmadog to Isle of Manby car, car ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Isle of Man by car, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    4h 33m
    $43–59

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    8h 27m
    $66–119

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus bus T3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    10h 37m

  4. Bus, train, car ferry

    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 carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    9h 26m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 251.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Isle of Man. However, you can drive to Liverpool then take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Isle of Man Douglas via Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, Chester, Liverpool James Street, and Liverpool in around 8h 27m.

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