The average train between Great Malvern and Porthmadog takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Great Malvern 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 every 4 hours between Great Malvern and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Great Malvern is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Hereford and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Great Malvern 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.
No, there is no direct train from Great Malvern to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Great Malvern station and arriving at Porthmadog station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Great Malvern to Porthmadog train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Hereford station.
Great Malvern to Porthmadog train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Porthmadog station.
Book your Great Malvern to Porthmadog train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Great Malvern and Porthmadog is 152 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Great Malvern to Porthmadog via Hereford, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 7h 3m.