The average train between Ludlow and Porthmadog takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Ludlow 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 Ludlow and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Porthmadog station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Ludlow to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Porthmadog station.
Book your Ludlow to Porthmadog train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ludlow and Porthmadog is 113.6 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Ludlow to Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 5h 41m.