The average train between Ludlow and Machynlleth takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Ludlow 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 Ludlow and Machynlleth. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ludlow is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Machynlleth at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Ludlow station and arriving at Machynlleth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Ludlow to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Book your Ludlow to Machynlleth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Ludlow and Machynlleth is 80.6 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Ludlow to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 2h 39m.