What is the cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to St Helens is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porthmadog to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to St Helens is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Porthmadog and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog Harbour and arriving at St Helens Central via Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction and Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Porthmadog to St Helens?

The distance between Porthmadog and St Helens is 113 miles. The road distance is 87.6 miles.

How do I travel from Porthmadog to St Helens without a car?

The best way to get from Porthmadog to St Helens without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Porthmadog to St Helens?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Porthmadog to St Helens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthmadog to St Helens train from?

Porthmadog to St Helens train services, operated by Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, depart from Porthmadog Harbour station.

Where does the Porthmadog to St Helens train arrive?

Porthmadog to St Helens train services, operated by Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, arrive at Blaenau Ffestiniog station.

Can I drive from Porthmadog to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to St Helens is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Porthmadog to St Helens.

Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2522+ hotels available in St Helens.

Porthmadog to St Helens - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to St Helens by taxi, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Corwen Bus Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Sandy Lanebus T8
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
5h 30m
Drive 87.1 mi
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1. Drive from Porthmadog to St Helenscar 87.1 mi
1h 55m
£22–32
Steam train, train
1. Take the train from Porthmadog Harbour to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain
2. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 47m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from North John Street to St Helens Central Interchangebus 10A
7h 4m

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Distance: 112.8 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Porthmadog Harbour to St Helens Central via Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 6h 47m.

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