The average train between Newport and Machynlleth takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Newport and Machynlleth. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Newport is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Machynlleth at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Machynlleth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Newport to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Book your Newport to Machynlleth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newport and Machynlleth is 125.8 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 3h 58m.