The cheapest and fastest trains from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
To travel from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury you need to make at least one change.




Live departures
Porthmadog to Shrewsbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Porthmadog to Shrewsbury trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:53 Porthmadog | 3h25 | 10:18 Shrewsbury | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Porthmadog to Shrewsbury by train
Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
07 Nov
08 Nov
09 Nov
10 Nov
11 Nov
12 Nov
13 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury
Trains from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:53, the last at 20:32. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 06:53 |
Last train 20:32 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Porthmadog and Shrewsbury from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
FAQs: Porthmadog to Shrewsbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Shrewsbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Porthmadog and Shrewsbury
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Machynlleth from High Street and an end of platform ramp. Step free access to Platform 2. Access between both platforms is via the level crossing
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Services from the station to Gwastadnant, Caernarfon, Pwllheli and Beddgelert.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the station car park adjacent to the level crossing
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:40 Saturday 05:20 - 19:40 Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
- Car Park: Station Forecourt
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to all platforms. The lift to Platform 3 is accessible from the front of the station. The lift to Platforms 4 to 7 is situated at the end of the subway beyond the ticket barriers.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4a. The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station forecourt
Most popular train connections from Porthmadog
More options for your journey from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
