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How to get fromPorthmadog to Blackpoolby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Porthmadog to Blackpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    6h 14m
    £47–74

  2. Drive 119.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Blackpoolcar119.5 mi
    3h 1m
    £30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5busT3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to National Express Coach FacilitybusGn1
    10h 20m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    6h 41m

  5. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
    7h 9m
    £56–146

  6. Bus, train via Llandudno

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    7h 21m

Porthmadog to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from The Australia to Blackpool North via Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, Warrington Bank Quay, and Preston in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to National Express Coach Facility via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Hood street, Queen Square Bus Station, Aintree Station, and Aintree Festival Zone Package in around 10h 20m.

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