Porthmadog to Shrewsbury by train

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Overview: trains from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:47 View journey
Last train 18:06 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 96
Trains / day 6 View all
Cheapest journey €33.46 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 19m
Train operators 3

Going from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury by train

About to set off from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Porthmadog and Shrewsbury

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €33.51, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Porthmadog to Shrewsbury departure timetable

On this route, 6 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Porthmadog at 07:47 and the last leaving at 18:06 during the week.

For weekend travel to Shrewsbury, the earliest departure is at 07:47 and the last one is at 18:06. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 2 hours and 1 minute.

Porthmadog to Shrewsbury train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 96 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 5 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Porthmadog and Shrewsbury?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Porthmadog and Shrewsbury 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Maximising your travels to Shrewsbury

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Shrewsbury.

FAQs about the train journey from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury

Want to know more about your journey from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Porthmadog to Shrewsbury covers 96 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.