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

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to Windermere 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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 8m

  2. Drive  161.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Windermerecar car 161.8 mi
    3h 10m
    £40–58

  3. Bus, train via Wrexham

    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 Crewe to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    9h 10m
    £44–71

  4. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 53m

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  • Distance: 182.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to Windermere. However, you can take the bus to Bangor station, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, then take the train to Windermere. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Bus Rail Interchange via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester, Crewe, Lancaster, and Bus Station in around 9h 10m.

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