The average bus between Chester and Porthmadog takes 4h 47m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Porthmadog. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Chester and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Wrexham Bus Station 5 and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Porthmadog? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Porthmadog station via Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Chester to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wrexham Bus Station 5.
Chester to Porthmadog bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Porthmadog Park Stand A station.
The distance between Chester and Porthmadog is 87.8 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Porthmadog Park Stand A via Wrexham Bus Station 5 and Eldon Square 1 in around 5h 1m.