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

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There are 5 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 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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 48m
    £63–111

  2. Drive 161.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Windermerecar car 161.8 mi
    3h 10m
    £40–57

  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 Fire Stationbus bus T3 / ...
    3. Take the train from Wrexham General to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 2m
    £50–79

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 19m
    £65–113

  5. Bus, train via Preston

    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 Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Windermeretrain train
    9h 10m
    £65–118

Porthmadog to Windermere by bus and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from The Australia to Windermere via Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, Warrington Bank Quay, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 19m.

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