The train between Manchester and Porthmadog takes 4h 58m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Manchester 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 on demand between Manchester and Porthmadog. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 58m.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Porthmadog station via Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Manchester to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Blaenau Ffestiniog station.
The distance between Manchester and Porthmadog is 140.3 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Porthmadog Park A via Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C in around 4h 58m.