The average train between Porthmadog and Newtown takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Porthmadog to Newtown. 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 Newtown. 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 Newtown at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog station and arriving at Newtown station via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Porthmadog to Newtown train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
Porthmadog to Newtown train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newtown (Powys) station.
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The distance between Porthmadog and Newtown is 71.5 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Newtown (Powys) via Machynlleth in around 3h 30m.