The average train between Porthmadog and Fishguard takes 10h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Porthmadog to Fishguard. 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 twice daily between Porthmadog and Fishguard. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porthmadog is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Fishguard at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 42m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog station and arriving at Fishguard station via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
Porthmadog to Fishguard train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
Porthmadog to Fishguard train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Fishguard & Goodwick station.
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The distance between Porthmadog and Fishguard is 118.4 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Fishguard & Goodwick via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 9h 42m.