Wales to Porthmadog Trains

Wales to Porthmadog trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Porthmadog takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales 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.

6h 35m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junctiontrain
Take the train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadogtrain

7h 8m

£69–113

Wales to Porthmadog train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Wales and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Wales is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

9:23 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
1:23 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
3:23 PM → 8:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:42 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 6:54 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
3:22 PM → 8:43 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:49 AM
6h 16m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wales 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.

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Wales to Porthmadog train times

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

9:23 AM → 2:54 PM

11:23 AM → 4:51 PM

1:23 PM → 6:56 PM

3:23 PM → 8:54 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM

7:22 AM → 12:50 PM

9:23 AM → 2:54 PM

11:23 AM → 4:51 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:42 AM → 2:54 PM

10:43 AM → 4:45 PM

12:40 PM → 6:54 PM

3:22 PM → 8:43 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:49 AM

7:19 AM → 12:50 PM

9:23 AM → 2:54 PM

11:23 AM → 4:51 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM

7:19 AM → 12:50 PM

9:23 AM → 2:54 PM

11:23 AM → 4:51 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM

7:19 AM → 12:50 PM

9:23 AM → 2:54 PM

11:23 AM → 4:51 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:49 AM

7:19 AM → 12:50 PM

9:23 AM → 2:54 PM

11:23 AM → 4:51 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?

Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury

Train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junction

Train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadog

Train trips from Wales

Train trips to Porthmadog

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