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How to get fromPorthmadog to Blackpoolby train, bus or car

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There are 5 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 17m
    £38–79

  2. Drive 119.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Blackpoolcar119.5 mi
    3h 1m
    £30–44

  3. Bus, train

    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 train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    8h 33m

  4. Bus, train via Bangor

    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 37m

  5. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Car ParkbusT3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Railway StationbusT8
    3. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus121 / ...
    8h 38m

Porthmadog to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest 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 17m.

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