The average train between Machynlleth and Colwyn Bay takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay. 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 3 hours between Machynlleth and Colwyn Bay. 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 Colwyn Bay at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Machynlleth and Colwyn Bay is 78.8 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay via Shrewsbury in around 3h 44m.