The average train between Congleton and Porthmadog takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Congleton 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 Congleton and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Kidsgrove and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Porthmadog station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Congleton to Porthmadog train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Crewe station.
Congleton to Porthmadog train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Porthmadog station.
Book your Congleton to Porthmadog train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Congleton and Porthmadog is 130.9 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Porthmadog via Kidsgrove, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 7h 8m.