The average train between Machynlleth and Caerphilly takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Machynlleth to Caerphilly. 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 Machynlleth and Caerphilly. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Machynlleth is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Caerphilly at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth station and arriving at Caerphilly station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Machynlleth to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Machynlleth to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Machynlleth to Caerphilly train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Machynlleth and Caerphilly is 121 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Caerphilly via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 4m.