The average train between Machynlleth and Chester takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Machynlleth to Chester. 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 Chester. 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 Chester at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Chester. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth station and arriving at Chester station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Machynlleth to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Machynlleth to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Machynlleth to Chester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Machynlleth and Chester is 92.7 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Chester via Shrewsbury in around 2h 37m.