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

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There are 4 ways to get from Porthmadog to York 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 Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Yorktrain train
    5h 59m

  2. Drive  162.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Yorkcar car 162.5 mi
    3h 21m
    £40–58

  3. 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 Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain train
    6h 10m

  4. Bus, train via Huddersfield

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Halifaxtrain train
    4. Take the train from Halifax to Yorktrain train
    6h 55m

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  • Distance: 194.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Porthmadog to York. However, you can take the bus to Bangor station, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Newton-le-Willows, then take the train to York. Alternatively, you can drive from Porthmadog to York in around 3h 21m.

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