The average train between Birkenhead and Machynlleth takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead to Machynlleth. 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 2 hours between Birkenhead and Machynlleth. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Machynlleth at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Machynlleth station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Birkenhead to Machynlleth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Machynlleth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Book your Birkenhead to Machynlleth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Birkenhead and Machynlleth is 105.4 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 4h 15m.