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

The cheapest way to get from York to Porthmadog is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Porthmadog is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between York and Porthmadog?

No, there is no direct train from York to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Porthmadog via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from York to Porthmadog?

The distance between York and Porthmadog is 200 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Porthmadog without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from York to Porthmadog, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Porthmadog train from?

York to Porthmadog train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Where does the York to Porthmadog train arrive?

York to Porthmadog train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from York to Porthmadog?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Porthmadog is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from York to Porthmadog.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Porthmadog?

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Where can I stay near Porthmadog?

There are 1633+ hotels available in Porthmadog.

York to Porthmadog - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
7h 19m
Drive 163.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Porthmadogcar 163.3 mi
3h 22m
£40–58
Train, bus via Chester
1. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain
2. Take the train from Halifax to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
7h 46m
Train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain
8h 47m
£91–160

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Distance: 198.6 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from York to Porthmadog via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 8h 47m.

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