Ludlow to Porthmadog Trains

Ludlow to Porthmadog trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ludlow and Porthmadog takes 5h 6m 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.

5h 6m
Duration: 132 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain
Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain

5h 40m

£44–74

Ludlow to Porthmadog train times

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 9:09 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:48 PM → 6:56 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
4:52 PM → 8:54 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:53 PM → 11:45 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
9:09 PM → 8:48 AM
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11h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:07 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 12:50 PM
4h • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 4:51 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:17 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
2:12 PM → 6:54 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
4:50 PM → 8:43 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:49 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ludlow 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.

Ludlow to Porthmadog trains

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Ludlow to Porthmadog train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:48 PM → 6:56 PM

4:52 PM → 8:54 PM

7:53 PM → 11:45 PM

9:09 PM → 8:48 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:49 AM

8:47 AM → 12:50 PM

10:49 AM → 2:54 PM

12:49 PM → 4:51 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:07 AM → 10:49 AM

8:50 AM → 12:50 PM

10:49 AM → 2:54 PM

12:50 PM → 4:51 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:17 AM → 2:54 PM

12:15 PM → 4:45 PM

2:12 PM → 6:54 PM

4:50 PM → 8:43 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:49 AM

8:49 AM → 12:50 PM

10:50 AM → 2:54 PM

12:49 PM → 4:51 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:49 AM

8:49 AM → 12:50 PM

10:50 AM → 2:54 PM

12:49 PM → 4:51 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:49 AM

8:49 AM → 12:50 PM

10:50 AM → 2:54 PM

12:49 PM → 4:51 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury

Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth

Train from Machynlleth to Porthmadog

Train trips from Ludlow

Train trips to Porthmadog

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9:09 PM → 8:48 AM
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