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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    3. Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Porthmadogtaxi taxi
    5h 54m

  2. Drive  95.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wigan to Porthmadogcar car 95.7 mi
    2h 8m
    £24–35

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western 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
    6h 58m
    £58–96

  4. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the train from Caernarfon to Porthmadog Harbourtrain train Snowdonia Star / ...
    7h 34m
    £93–112

Wigan to Porthmadog by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Porthmadog via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 6h 58m.

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