Barnsley to Porthmadog Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Barnsley and Porthmadog takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnsley to Porthmadog. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 55m
Duration: 214 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
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Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain

8h 31m

£68–128

Barnsley to Porthmadog train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Barnsley and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:11 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
2:12 PM → 8:54 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
4:10 PM → 11:52 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
6:10 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
14h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:22 AM → 12:50 PM
7h 28m • 4 changes
8:12 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
10:10 AM → 4:51 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
12:11 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:58 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
12:07 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
2:07 PM → 8:43 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
6:03 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
14h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:22 AM → 12:50 PM
7h 28m • 4 changes
8:12 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
10:10 AM → 4:51 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
12:11 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:22 AM → 12:50 PM
7h 28m • 4 changes
8:12 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
10:10 AM → 4:51 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
12:11 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:22 AM → 12:50 PM
7h 28m • 4 changes
8:12 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
10:10 AM → 4:51 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
12:11 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:22 AM → 12:50 PM
7h 28m • 4 changes
8:12 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
10:10 AM → 4:51 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
12:11 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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