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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Porthmadog Park A via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog via Warrington Bank Quay and Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Wigan to Porthmadog?

The distance between Wigan and Porthmadog is 123 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Wigan to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Porthmadog bus from?

Wigan to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Porthmadog train from?

Wigan to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or bus from Wigan to Porthmadog?

The best way to get from Wigan to Porthmadog is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Wigan to Porthmadog bus arrive?

Wigan to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Wigan to Porthmadog train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wigan to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Porthmadog is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Wigan to Porthmadog.

Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1632+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

Wigan to Porthmadog - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
4h 59m
Drive 95.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wigan to Porthmadogcar 95.7 mi
2h 8m
£24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
3. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
8h 34m
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Llandudno Junctiontrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain Llandudno - Blaenau Ffestiniog / ...
5h 25m
£39–70
Train, bus via Liverpool Lime Street
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junctiontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Llandudno / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to The Australiabus T2
6h 42m

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Distance: 122 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Porthmadog Park A via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station, and Eldon Square 1 in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wigan North Western to Porthmadog Park A via Warrington Bank Quay, Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C in around 5h 25m.

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