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How to get fromPreston to Porthmadogby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    3. Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    4h 24m

  2. Drive  104.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Porthmadogcar car 104.6 mi
    2h 40m
    £26–38

  3. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train
    7h 2m
    £98–124

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
    7h 11m
    £55–104

Preston to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Porthmadog Harbour via Warrington Bank Quay, Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A, and Caernarfon in around 7h 2m.

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