What is the cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Porthmadog?

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sheffield to Porthmadog?

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Porthmadog Park Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Porthmadog via Stockport, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Porthmadog?

The distance between Sheffield and Porthmadog is 171 miles. The road distance is 135.2 miles.

How do I travel from Sheffield to Porthmadog without a car?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs £45 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Sheffield to Porthmadog?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Sheffield to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Porthmadog bus from?

Sheffield to Porthmadog bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Porthmadog train from?

Sheffield to Porthmadog train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Porthmadog?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Porthmadog is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Sheffield to Porthmadog bus arrive?

Sheffield to Porthmadog bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Porthmadog train arrive?

Sheffield to Porthmadog train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stockport station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Porthmadog is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Sheffield to Porthmadog.

How do I get a train ticket from Sheffield to Porthmadog?

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Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

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Sheffield to Porthmadog - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus 1
5h 47m
£47–88
Drive 134.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sheffield to Porthmadogcar 134.4 mi
2h 59m
£34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
9h 30m
£39–65
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
2. Take the train from Stockport to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain
7h 40m
£65–117

Sheffield to Porthmadog by train

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Distance: 170.3 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Porthmadog Park Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sheffield to Porthmadog via Stockport, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 7h 40m.

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