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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    4h 22m

  2. Bus, train via Wrexham

    cheapest
    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 train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 24m
    £24–42

  3. Drive  104.6 mi

    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Prestoncar car 104.6 mi
    2h 40m
    £26–38

  4. Bus, train via Colwyn Bay

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    5h 59m

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  • Distance: 132.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Preston. However, you can take the bus to Bangor station, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Preston via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 24m.

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