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

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There are 7 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 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 Glasgow Centraltrain train
    6h 55m

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Clockbus 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 48m
    £68–152

  3. Bus, train via Deeside

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Shottontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802 / ...
    10h 6m

  4. Drive  293.3 mi

    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Glasgowcar car 293.3 mi
    5h 21m
    £73–105

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

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    7h 26m

  6. 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
    £95–159

  7. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Clockbus bus
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    8h
    £79–172

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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 station, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Glasgow Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Buchanan Bus Station via Bangor station, Bangor (Gwynedd), Shotton, Chester Rd West, Chester Bus Interchange, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 10h 6m.

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