The average train between Cardiff and Machynlleth takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Machynlleth. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Machynlleth at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Machynlleth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Cardiff to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Book your Cardiff to Machynlleth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cardiff and Machynlleth is 131.8 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 10m.