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Swansea to Machynlleth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Machynlleth takes 5h 11m 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.

5h 11m
Duration
211 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
  3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
5h 50m
£70–129

Swansea to Machynlleth train times

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 11:35 PM which arrives into Machynlleth at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales9h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 47m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Machynlleth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 211.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Machynlleth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 50m.

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