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Cardiff to Machynlleth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Machynlleth takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

3h 42m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 14m
£56–92

Cardiff to Machynlleth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Machynlleth. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Machynlleth at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 59m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 3m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 8m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 45m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 8m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 45m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 8m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 45m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 8m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 25m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 45m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Machynlleth? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Machynlleth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 14m.

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