Arriving in Porthmadog
Every day, up to 6 trains depart from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Porthmadog, with the shortest journey taking 4h 29m minutes.
Book the cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Porthmadog
Let's save unnecessary costs when travelling from Birmingham New Street to Porthmadog by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting your tickets involves purchasing separate tickets for different segments of your journey instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. This method is legal and can often result in cheaper fares. For example, if you are travelling from A to B, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than purchasing a direct ticket.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16-25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each designed to cater to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
Travelling during off-peak hours
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham New Street to Porthmadog can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak time usually starts at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, off-peak time typically begins at 09:00.
