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Cardiff to Tywyn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Tywyn takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Tywyn. 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 4m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 41m
£69–118

Cardiff to Tywyn train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Tywyn. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Tywyn at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 179.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tywyn via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 5h 41m.

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