Derby to Porthmadog Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Porthmadog takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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.

7h 20m
Duration: 188 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain

7h 6m

£68–111

Derby to Porthmadog train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Derby and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:31 PM → 11:52 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
7:31 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 2 changes
10:50 PM → 10:49 AM
Arrives next day
11h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:28 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
1:31 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:31 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
1:31 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
3:31 PM → 8:43 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
7:31 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:28 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:28 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:28 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:28 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Porthmadog? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.