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Welshpool to Porthmadog trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Welshpool and Porthmadog takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Welshpool 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.

3h 57m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Welshpool to Machynllethtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
  2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Porthmadogtrain train Machynlleth - Pwllheli
3h 49m
£29–46

Welshpool to Porthmadog train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Welshpool and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welshpool is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales10h 35m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 59m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 5m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 59m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 5m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 59m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 5m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 59m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 5m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 58m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 5m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 4m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 54m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 3m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 53m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Welshpool to Porthmadog.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Porthmadog, Wales?

You can take a train from Welshpool to Porthmadog via Machynlleth in around 3h 49m.

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