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Cardiff to Penychain trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Penychain takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Penychain. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 47m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
  3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Penychaintrain train
7h 23m
£87–156

Cardiff to Penychain train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Penychain. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Penychain at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Penychain.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Penychain, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Penychain via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 7h 23m.

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