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Machynlleth to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Machynlleth and Cardiff takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Machynlleth to Cardiff. 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 36m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 37m
£56–93

Machynlleth to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Machynlleth and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Machynlleth is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 39m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 41m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 20m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 31m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Machynlleth to Cardiff? 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 Machynlleth to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Machynlleth to Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury in around 3h 37m.

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