The average train between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Porthmadog takes 12h 28m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Berwick-upon-Tweed 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.
Trains run once daily between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Berwick-upon-Tweed is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 12h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




12h 18m • 4 changes




9h 2m • 4 changes




8h 56m • 4 changes




9h 8m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Berwick-upon-Tweed station and arriving at Porthmadog station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
Berwick-upon-Tweed to Porthmadog train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Berwick-upon-Tweed station.
Berwick-upon-Tweed to Porthmadog train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Porthmadog station.
Book your Berwick-upon-Tweed to Porthmadog train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Porthmadog is 344.9 km. The road distance is 612 km.
You can take a train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Porthmadog via Newcastle, Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 11h 16m.