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How to get fromPorthmadog to Yorkby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Porthmadog to York by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Steam train, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Porthmadog Harbour to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    2. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain train
    8h 1m

  2. Drive  162.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Yorkcar car 162.5 mi
    3h 21m
    £41–59

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Porthmadog to Corwen Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus T8
    3. Take the bus from Outlet Village to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    9h 27m

  4. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain train
    8h 1m
    £75–129

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain train
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Halifaxtrain train
    4. Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain train
    9h 16m
    £87–150

Porthmadog to York by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a train from Porthmadog Harbour to York via Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 1m.

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