The average train between Ruabon and Porthmadog takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Ruabon to Porthmadog. 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 Ruabon and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ruabon is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 11:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ruabon to Porthmadog? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ruabon to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Ruabon station and arriving at Porthmadog station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Ruabon to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ruabon station.
Ruabon to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Porthmadog station.
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The distance between Ruabon and Porthmadog is 73.2 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Ruabon to Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 5h 53m.