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The average train between Cardiff and Porthmadog takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff 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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Porthmadog station via Shrewsbury station and Dovey Junction station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Cardiff to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Porthmadog station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Porthmadog is 173.3 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction in around 7h 8m.
