Cardiff to Porthmadog Station Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Porthmadog Station takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Porthmadog Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 35m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junctiontrain
Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain

7h 8m

£70–113

Cardiff to Porthmadog Station train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Porthmadog Station. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Porthmadog Station at 11:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:22 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:42 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
3:22 PM → 8:43 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:49 AM
6h 16m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Cardiff to Porthmadog Station trains

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Cardiff to Porthmadog Station train times

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:22 AM → 12:50 PM

9:23 AM → 2:54 PM

11:23 AM → 4:51 PM

1:25 PM → 6:56 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:42 AM → 2:54 PM

10:43 AM → 4:45 PM

12:40 PM → 6:54 PM

3:22 PM → 8:43 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:49 AM

7:19 AM → 12:50 PM

9:23 AM → 2:54 PM

11:23 AM → 4:51 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM

7:19 AM → 12:50 PM

9:23 AM → 2:54 PM

11:23 AM → 4:51 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM

7:19 AM → 12:50 PM

9:23 AM → 2:54 PM

11:23 AM → 4:51 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM

7:19 AM → 12:50 PM

9:23 AM → 2:54 PM

11:23 AM → 4:51 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM

7:19 AM → 12:50 PM

9:23 AM → 2:54 PM

11:23 AM → 4:51 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Porthmadog Station, Wales?

Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury

Train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junction

Train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadog

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Porthmadog Station

Alternative transport options