There are 5 ways to get from Porthmadog to Whitby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junction
- Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Chester
- Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarborough
10h 5m£47–133Bus, train
- Take the bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
- Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to York
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyes840
10h 56mDrive 210.9 mi
- Drive from Porthmadog to Whitby210.9 mi
4h 13m£52–75Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbrough
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitby
11h 59m£75–181Bus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge183 / ...
14h 59m
Porthmadog to Whitby by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porthmadog to Whitby is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Porthmadog to Whitby is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthmadog to Whitby station. However, there are services departing from The Australia and arriving at Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Stand 9 and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog and arriving at Whitby via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, Manchester Piccadilly and Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Porthmadog and Whitby is 256 miles. The road distance is 212.1 miles.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs £45 - £140.
It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Porthmadog to Whitby, including transfers.
Porthmadog to Whitby bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from The Australia station.
Porthmadog to Whitby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
The best way to get from Porthmadog to Whitby is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 59m.
What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?
You can take a bus from The Australia to Bus Station via Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Llandudno Junction, Chester, Manchester Victoria, Scarborough, and Railway Station Stop S in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Australia to Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, Bus Station Stand 9, and Market Place in around 14h 59m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Llandudno Junction to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Porthmadog to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £17–25
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Llandudno Junction to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Middlesbrough to Whitby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Scarborough
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–85
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–85
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Porthmadog Park Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 01653692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station to Boyes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Porthmadog to Whitby bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Porthmadog to Whitby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthmadog to Whitby is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Porthmadog to Whitby.
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