Best of Northern Wales: Porthmadog & Ffestiniog Railway

Best of Northern Wales: Porthmadog & Ffestiniog Railway

7.45 hours | Holyhead | H L Y - 1 0 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Betws-y-Coed
  • Ffestiniog Railway
  • Porthmadog
Shopping Opportunities, Includes meal, Easy activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

All aboard! This unique full-day excursion features a railway experience aboard the historic Rheilffordd Ffestiniog, one of the oldest independent railways in the world. Begin your adventures in Holyhead with a scenic motorcoach drive. Take in the sights from Anglesey to the Menai Strait and Beddgelert, one of the prettiest villages in Wales. Upon arrival in Porthmadog, stroll the town's main street, then board the train for a 90-minute journey up steep grades and around tight horseshoe bends. Negotiate the amazing Dduallt spiral and the New Moelwyn Tunnel en route to the depot at Blaenau Ffestiniog, tucked into the mountains of Snowdonia. Reboard the motorcoach, then travel through the northern core of Snowdonia National Park. Stop to photograph Dolwyddelan Castle, then enjoy lunch in the picturesque town of Betws-y-Coed. Continue back to the ship through fertile valleys, passing picturesque farms enclosed by quaint Welsh dry-stone fences as you return to port.

Special Notes:

Subject to operational requirements, the itinerary may operate in reverse direction. 
The drive from Holyhead to Porthmadog is approximately two hours. 
This tour has limited availability

Child Price:

12 years & under only

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Scenic motorcoach drive

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 1:45

Arrive in Porthmadog, enjoy some free time (if time permits) and then meet at train station ready to board train

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 0:35

Train journey from Porthmadog to Ffestiniog approx 90mins

Transport type: Train
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 1:30
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 10
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No

Disembark train and reboard coach and travel to lunch venue via Dolwyddelan Castle.  

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 0:40

Lunch

Time at site: 1:30

Free Time

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 0:30

Return to Holyhead to re-board your ship.

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 1:15