Cardiff to Dyffryn Ardudwy Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dyffryn Ardudwy takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Dyffryn Ardudwy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 52m
Duration: 196 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
Take the train from Machynlleth to Dyffryn Ardudwytrain

6h 33m

£66–107

Cardiff to Dyffryn Ardudwy train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Dyffryn Ardudwy. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Dyffryn Ardudwy at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:23 PM → 8:15 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
6:23 PM → 11:06 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:38 PM → 7:57 AM
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12h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:11 AM
5h 38m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:11 AM
5h 38m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:11 AM
5h 38m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:11 AM
5h 38m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:11 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 4:10 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 6:10 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
3:22 PM → 8:04 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Dyffryn Ardudwy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Cardiff to Dyffryn Ardudwy trains

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Cardiff to Dyffryn Ardudwy train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:23 PM → 8:15 PM

6:23 PM → 11:06 PM

7:38 PM → 7:57 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:11 AM

7:19 AM → 12:11 PM

9:23 AM → 2:07 PM

11:23 AM → 4:08 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:11 AM

7:19 AM → 12:11 PM

9:23 AM → 2:07 PM

11:23 AM → 4:08 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:11 AM

7:19 AM → 12:11 PM

9:23 AM → 2:07 PM

11:23 AM → 4:08 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:33 AM → 10:11 AM

7:19 AM → 12:11 PM

9:23 AM → 2:07 PM

11:23 AM → 4:08 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:11 AM

7:22 AM → 12:11 PM

9:23 AM → 2:07 PM

11:23 AM → 4:08 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 2:07 PM

10:43 AM → 4:10 PM

12:40 PM → 6:10 PM

3:22 PM → 8:04 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dyffryn Ardudwy, Wales?

Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury

Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth

Train from Machynlleth to Dyffryn Ardudwy

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Dyffryn Ardudwy

Alternative transport options

7:38 PM → 7:57 AM
Arrives next day