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Trip Overview

The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Machynlleth takes 5h 20m 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 20m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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 10:39 PM which arrives into Machynlleth at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 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, November 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 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
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 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 Tuesday, November 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 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 Wednesday, November 18, 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, November 19, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil to Machynlleth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 189.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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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