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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno JunctiontrainBlaenau Ffestiniog - Llandudno / ...
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Oxford RoadtrainLlandudno - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
    5h 22m
    £24–55

  2. Bus, line 5 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Streetbus5
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    5h 38m

  3. Drive 101.7 mi

    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Manchestercar101.7 mi
    2h 12m
    £26–37

  4. Bus, line 5 bus, train via Manchester Piccadilly

    1. Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand BbusT2
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Streetbus5
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    5h 47m

  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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
    6h 1m
    £48–85

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5busT3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester VictoriatrainChester - Leeds / ...
    6h 48m

Porthmadog to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from The Australia to Manchester Oxford Road via Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Llandudno Junction in around 5h 22m.

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