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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Holyhead to Porthmadog
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- €22
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- €22
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 7 h 28 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 7 h 28 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 1
- Distance
- 54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Holyhead to Porthmadog is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Holyhead to Porthmadog will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 1 trains from Holyhead to Porthmadog, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 7 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 28 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 7 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:27 PM 7h28 Holyhead 7:55 PM Porthmadog €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
12:27 PM 7h28 Holyhead 7:55 PM Porthmadog €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Holyhead to Porthmadog
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Holyhead to Porthmadog run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €45 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:53, the last at 12:01. The fastest train covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 6h 12m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €45 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 12m |
First train 6:53 AM |
Last train 12:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Holyhead to Porthmadog
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Popular train stations from Holyhead to Porthmadog
Most Holyhead to Porthmadog trains use the Holyhead to Porthmadog station pair. Use this guide to compare Holyhead and Porthmadog train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Holyhead station do trains to Porthmadog leave from?
Getting to Holyhead from Holyhead city centre
Holyhead train station facilities and services
Holyhead has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Holyhead.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Holyhead. ATMs are available at Holyhead.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Holyhead. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Holyhead: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Holyhead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Holyhead: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access is via the Celtic Gateway Bridge, the ferry terminal, or via gates on to the platforms either side of Stena House. Transferring between platforms is step-free however distance between ferry terminal and Platform 1 is approximately 200m, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 00:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 00:00, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Porthmadog station do trains from Holyhead arrive at?
Getting to Porthmadog from Porthmadog city centre
Porthmadog train station facilities and services
Porthmadog has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Porthmadog.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Porthmadog: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Porthmadog: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Machynlleth from High Street and an end of platform ramp. Step free access to Platform 2. Access between both platforms is via the level crossing, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Train stations for Holyhead to Porthmadog
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