The average train between Porthmadog and Llanelli takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Porthmadog to Llanelli. 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 Llanelli. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porthmadog is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Llanelli at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog station and arriving at Llanelli station via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
Porthmadog to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
Porthmadog to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llanelli station.
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The distance between Porthmadog and Llanelli is 138.3 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Llanelli via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 8h 47m.