The average train between Manchester and Porthmadog Harbour Station takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Porthmadog Harbour Station. 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 Manchester and Porthmadog Harbour Station. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Porthmadog Harbour Station at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Porthmadog Harbour Station? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Porthmadog Harbour Station. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Porthmadog Harbour Station station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Manchester to Porthmadog Harbour Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Porthmadog Harbour Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Porthmadog station.
Book your Manchester to Porthmadog Harbour Station train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Porthmadog Harbour Station is 140.2 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Porthmadog Harbour Station via Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Porthmadog in around 6h 34m.