The average train between Swansea and Machynlleth takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Machynlleth. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Machynlleth at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Machynlleth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Swansea to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Book your Swansea to Machynlleth train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Swansea and Machynlleth is 108 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Machynlleth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 51m.