The average train between Birmingham and Penmaenmawr takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Penmaenmawr. 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 hourly between Birmingham and Penmaenmawr. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Penmaenmawr at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Penmaenmawr. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Penmaenmawr station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Birmingham to Penmaenmawr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Penmaenmawr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Penmaenmawr station.
Book your Birmingham to Penmaenmawr train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Birmingham and Penmaenmawr is 161.3 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Penmaenmawr via Crewe and Chester in around 3h 20m.