The average train between Cardiff and Aberdyfi takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Aberdyfi. 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 4 hours between Cardiff and Aberdyfi. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Aberdyfi at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Aberdyfi? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Aberdyfi. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Aberdyfi station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Cardiff to Aberdyfi train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Aberdyfi train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Book your Cardiff to Aberdyfi train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Aberdyfi is 132.7 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aberdovey via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 5h 30m.