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How to get fromYork to Porthmadogby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus bus T2
    7h 2m
    £67–115

  2. Drive 163.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Porthmadogcar car 163.3 mi
    3h 22m
    £40–58

  3. Train, bus via Wrexham

    1. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain train
    2. Take the train from Halifax to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    9h 6m
    £55–95

  4. Train, bus via Warrington

    1. Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus bus T2
    7h 6m
    £65–118

York to Porthmadog by train and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from York to Porthmadog. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to The Australia. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to Porthmadog Park A via Halifax, Chester, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 5, and Eldon Square 1 in around 9h 6m.

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