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Leicester to Porthmadog trains

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The average train between Leicester and Porthmadog takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 22m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
  3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train
7h 15m
£67–110

Leicester to Porthmadog train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales12h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 39m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 39m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 39m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 39m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 39m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 42m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 36m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Porthmadog.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a train from Leicester to Porthmadog via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 7h 15m.

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