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Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways

Porthmadog

Two narrow gauge heritage railways through Snowdonia National Park, together covering about 40 miles. Porthmadog Harbour station is the base for the Ffestiniog Railway and a stop on the Welsh Highland line.

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Where to stay

  • PorthmadogHarbour town beside the station, with hotels and guest houses
  • CricciethSeaside town about 10 minutes away
  • TremadogVillage about 5 minutes away
  • HarlechCoastal town with a castle, about 20 minutes away
  • BeddgelertVillage on the Welsh Highland route, about 20 minutes away

Getting there

  • Spaces at Harbour Station are reserved for Blue Badge holders
  • Free parking in the fenced area at the top of Llyn Bach car park, a short walk from the station, open 07:30 to 20:00 first come first served
  • A pay and display car park lies next to the free area if it is full
  • Follow the steam train signs on the car park gates to reach the station
TipArrive well before departure, as the free car park is first come first served and you need to walk from it to the station.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways?

Porthmadog: Harbour town beside the station, with hotels and guest houses. Criccieth: Seaside town about 10 minutes away. Tremadog: Village about 5 minutes away. Harlech: Coastal town with a castle, about 20 minutes away. Beddgelert: Village on the Welsh Highland route, about 20 minutes away.

How do I get to Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways?

Spaces at Harbour Station are reserved for Blue Badge holders. Free parking in the fenced area at the top of Llyn Bach car park, a short walk from the station, open 07:30 to 20:00 first come first served. A pay and display car park lies next to the free area if it is full. Follow the steam train signs on the car park gates to reach the station.

Any tips for visiting Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways?

Arrive well before departure, as the free car park is first come first served and you need to walk from it to the station.

Which airport is closest to Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways?

The nearest airport on this site is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, about 60 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.