The average train between Porthmadog and Hereford takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Porthmadog to Hereford. 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 Porthmadog and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porthmadog is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Hereford at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog station and arriving at Hereford station via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Porthmadog to Hereford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
Porthmadog to Hereford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Hereford station.
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The distance between Porthmadog and Hereford is 136 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Hereford via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 5h 27m.