Cardiff to Penychain Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Penychain takes 6h 49m 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.

6h 49m
Duration: 219 mi
Distance: £87
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 Penychaintrain

7h 26m

£74–121

Cardiff to Penychain train times

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 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:23 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
1:23 PM → 7:10 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
3:23 PM → 9:08 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
6:23 PM → 12:01 AM
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5h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:04 AM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:04 AM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:04 AM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:04 AM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:04 AM
6h 29m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
11:23 AM → 5:05 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:42 AM → 3:09 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 5:00 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 7:08 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
3:22 PM → 8:58 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Cardiff to Penychain trains

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Cardiff to Penychain train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:23 AM → 5:05 PM

1:23 PM → 7:10 PM

3:23 PM → 9:08 PM

6:23 PM → 12:01 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:04 AM

7:19 AM → 1:05 PM

9:23 AM → 3:09 PM

11:23 AM → 5:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:04 AM

7:19 AM → 1:05 PM

9:23 AM → 3:09 PM

11:23 AM → 5:05 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:04 AM

7:19 AM → 1:05 PM

9:23 AM → 3:09 PM

11:23 AM → 5:05 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 11:04 AM

7:19 AM → 1:05 PM

9:23 AM → 3:09 PM

11:23 AM → 5:05 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:04 AM

7:22 AM → 1:05 PM

9:23 AM → 3:09 PM

11:23 AM → 5:05 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:42 AM → 3:09 PM

10:44 AM → 5:00 PM

12:40 PM → 7:08 PM

3:22 PM → 8:58 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury

Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth

Train from Machynlleth to Penychain

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Penychain

Alternative transport options

6:23 PM → 12:01 AM
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