There are 5 ways to get from York to Porthmadog by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
6h 39m£58–92Drive 163.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from York to Porthmadogcar 163.3 mi
3h 22m£41–59Train, bus via Huddersfield
- Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain
- Take the train from Halifax to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
9h 7m£47–87Train
- Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Llandudno Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain
7h 3m£59–98Train, bus via Manchester
- Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
7h 4m£55–94
York to Porthmadog by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from York to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from York to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from York to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog via Newton-le-Willows and Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between York and Porthmadog is 201 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.
The best way to get from York to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 39m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from York to Porthmadog, including transfers.
York to Porthmadog train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Porthmadog train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
Yes, the driving distance between York to Porthmadog is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from York to Porthmadog.
There are 1600+ hotels available in Porthmadog.
What companies run services between York, England and Porthmadog, Wales?
You can take a train from York to Porthmadog Park A via Newton-le-Willows, Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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