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

The cheapest way to get from Shotton to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shotton to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct train between Shotton and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from Shotton to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Shotton and arriving at Porthmadog Harbour via Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Shotton to Porthmadog?

The distance between Shotton and Porthmadog is 98 miles. The road distance is 59 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shotton to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus and line 12 bus which takes 4h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Shotton to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shotton to Porthmadog train from?

Shotton to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shotton station.

Where does the Shotton to Porthmadog train arrive?

Shotton to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.

Can I drive from Shotton to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Shotton to Porthmadog is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Shotton to Porthmadog.

Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1608+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

Shotton to Porthmadog - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 12 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus, line 12 bus
best
1. Take the train from Shotton to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus 5C
3. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand Cbus 12
4h 24m
Drive 58.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shotton to Porthmadogcar 58.6 mi
1h 24m
£15–21
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Shotton to Llandudno Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain
3. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog Harbourtrain
5h 3m
Train, Steam train via Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A
1. Take the train from Shotton to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain Snowdonia Star / ...
5h 6m
£81–93

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Distance: 97.3 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Shotton, Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a train from Shotton to Porthmadog Harbour via Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog in around 5h 3m.

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