The average train between Birmingham and Harlech takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Harlech. 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 every 4 hours between Birmingham and Harlech. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Harlech at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Harlech station via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Birmingham to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Harlech station.
Book your Birmingham to Harlech train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Birmingham and Harlech is 154.7 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Harlech via Machynlleth in around 4h 55m.