The average train between Cardiff and Penychain takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Penychain. 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 4 hours between Cardiff and Penychain. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Penychain at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Penychain? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Penychain. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Penychain station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Cardiff to Penychain train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Penychain train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Penychain station.
The distance between Cardiff and Penychain is 176.8 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Penychain via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 7h 29m.