The cheapest and fastest trains from Shrewsbury to Porthmadog
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shrewsbury to Porthmadog is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shrewsbury to Porthmadog will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
To travel from Shrewsbury to Porthmadog you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Shrewsbury to Porthmadog train times
The table below shows live departures for Shrewsbury to Porthmadog trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:28 Shrewsbury | 3h26 | 14:54 Porthmadog | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:29 Shrewsbury | 3h16 | 16:45 Porthmadog | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:28 Shrewsbury | 3h26 | 18:54 Porthmadog | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:27 Shrewsbury | 3h16 | 20:43 Porthmadog | 1 change | |
| Monday 22 December | |||||
![]() | 07:27 Shrewsbury | 3h22 | 10:49 Porthmadog | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:30 Shrewsbury | 3h19 | 12:49 Porthmadog | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shrewsbury to Porthmadog
Trains from Shrewsbury to Porthmadog run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 20:32. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 20:32 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Shrewsbury to Porthmadog trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Shrewsbury and Porthmadog from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Shrewsbury to Porthmadog train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shrewsbury to Porthmadog 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 Porthmadog, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Shrewsbury and Porthmadog
- 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
- 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
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