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How to get fromPorthmadog to Prestonby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Porthmadog to Preston 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
    5h 42m
    £44–63

  2. Drive 104.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthmadog to Prestoncar104.6 mi
    2h 39m
    £26–38

  3. 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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    6h

  4. 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
    6h 37m
    £53–135

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Australia to Eldon Square 1busT2
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5busT3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Stationbus1
    4. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    5. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    6h 38m

Porthmadog to Preston by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from The Australia to Preston via Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 42m.

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