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Porthmadog to Macclesfield trains

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The average train between Porthmadog and Macclesfield takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Porthmadog to Macclesfield. 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 4m
Duration
185 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Porthmadog to Macclesfield train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Porthmadog and Macclesfield. 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 Macclesfield at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 2m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country4h 59m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country12h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 7m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country4h 58m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesCross Country5h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 185.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Porthmadog, Wales and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Porthmadog to Macclesfield via Machynlleth and Wolverhampton in around 6h 9m.

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