The average train between Knighton and Porthmadog takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Knighton 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 4 times a day between Knighton and Porthmadog. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Knighton is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Porthmadog at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Knighton to Porthmadog. However, there are services departing from Knighton station and arriving at Porthmadog station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Knighton to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Knighton station.
Knighton to Porthmadog train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Porthmadog station.
Book your Knighton to Porthmadog train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Knighton and Porthmadog is 97.4 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Knighton to Porthmadog via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h.