The average train between Porthmadog and Welshpool takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Porthmadog to Welshpool. 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 Porthmadog and Welshpool. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Porthmadog is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Welshpool at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Porthmadog to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Porthmadog station and arriving at Welshpool station via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Porthmadog to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Porthmadog station.
Porthmadog to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Welshpool station.
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The distance between Porthmadog and Welshpool is 72.3 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Porthmadog to Welshpool via Machynlleth in around 3h 43m.