Macclesfield to Porthmadog Trains

Macclesfield to Porthmadog trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Porthmadog takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Macclesfield 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 50m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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

7h 10m

£58–102

Macclesfield to Porthmadog train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Macclesfield and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

7:06 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
13h 42m • 3 changes
10:06 PM → 10:49 AM
Arrives next day
12h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:09 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
3:06 PM → 8:43 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
7:05 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day
13h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
11:06 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macclesfield 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.

Macclesfield to Porthmadog trains

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Macclesfield to Porthmadog train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

7:06 PM → 8:48 AMArrives next day

10:06 PM → 10:49 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:50 PM

9:06 AM → 2:54 PM

11:06 AM → 4:51 PM

1:06 PM → 6:56 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:50 PM

9:06 AM → 2:54 PM

11:06 AM → 4:51 PM

1:06 PM → 6:56 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:09 AM → 4:45 PM

1:06 PM → 6:54 PM

3:06 PM → 8:43 PM

7:05 PM → 8:48 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:50 PM

9:06 AM → 2:54 PM

11:06 AM → 4:51 PM

1:06 PM → 6:56 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:50 PM

9:06 AM → 2:54 PM

11:06 AM → 4:51 PM

1:06 PM → 6:56 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:50 PM

9:06 AM → 2:54 PM

11:06 AM → 4:51 PM

1:06 PM → 6:56 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Stockport to Shrewsbury

Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth

Train from Machynlleth to Porthmadog

Train trips from Macclesfield

Train trips to Porthmadog

Alternative transport options

7:06 PM → 8:48 AM
Arrives next day

10:06 PM → 10:49 AM
Arrives next day

7:05 PM → 8:48 AM
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