What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Porthmadog?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Porthmadog?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Lea Green and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog via Earlestown and Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from St Helens to Porthmadog?

The distance between St Helens and Porthmadog is 116 miles. The road distance is 87.6 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Porthmadog without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 35m and costs £30 - £55.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Porthmadog?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from St Helens to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Porthmadog train from?

St Helens to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Earlestown station.

Where does the St Helens to Porthmadog train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Helens to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Porthmadog is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from St Helens to Porthmadog.

Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1599+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

St Helens to Porthmadog - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from St Helens to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Earlestown to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus 1
4h 35m
£33–53
Drive 87.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St Helens to Porthmadogcar 87.1 mi
1h 54m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Earlestown to Llandudno Junctiontrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain Llandudno - Blaenau Ffestiniog / ...
5h 53m
£33–59

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Distance: 115.1 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a train from Lea Green to Porthmadog Park A via Earlestown, Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C in around 5h 53m.

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