Porthmadog to Derby Trains

Porthmadog to Derby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Porthmadog and Derby takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Porthmadog to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 35m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Porthmadog to Machynllethtrain
Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain

6h 3m

£62–104

Porthmadog to Derby train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Porthmadog and Derby. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porthmadog is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Derby at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:06 PM → 11:54 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
8:56 PM → 9:30 AM
Arrives next day
12h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:47 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 3:30 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
12:01 PM → 5:31 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
2:02 PM → 7:32 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:47 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 3:30 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
12:01 PM → 5:30 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
2:02 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:58 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 5:29 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 7:31 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
3:57 PM → 9:40 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:47 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 3:30 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
12:01 PM → 5:31 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
2:02 PM → 7:32 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:47 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 3:30 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
12:01 PM → 5:31 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
2:02 PM → 7:32 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:47 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 3:30 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
12:01 PM → 5:31 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
2:02 PM → 7:32 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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