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Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Machynlleth takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Merthyr Tydfil 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.

5h 19m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
  3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
5h 42m
£63–108

Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Merthyr Tydfil and Machynlleth. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Machynlleth at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 189.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 42m.

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