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How to get fromPorthmadog to Scotlandby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Porthmadog to Scotland by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    7h 35m

  2. Drive 293.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Glasgowcar car 293.3 mi
    5h 21m
    £72–104

  3. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Bus Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    7h 36m

  4. Bus, train via Liverpool

    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 Glasgow Centraltrain train
    9h 44m

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    8h 34m
    £120–290

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 328.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Scotland. However, you can take the bus to Bangor Bus Station Stand B, take the bus to Bangor Railway Station H, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Glasgow Central. Alternatively, you can drive from Porthmadog to Glasgow in around 5h 21m.

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