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How to get fromPorthmadog to Prestonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    5h 31m
    £45–79

  2. Drive 104.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Prestoncar car 104.6 mi
    2h 40m
    £26–37

  3. Bus, line 1 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus bus T3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Stationbus bus 1
    4. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    5. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 33m

  4. Bus, train

    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 Prestontrain train
    7h 2m

Porthmadog to Preston by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from The Australia to Preston via Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 31m.

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