The average train between Machynlleth and Ludlow takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Machynlleth to Ludlow. 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 Ludlow. 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 Ludlow at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth station and arriving at Ludlow station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Machynlleth to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Machynlleth to Ludlow train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Machynlleth to Ludlow train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Machynlleth and Ludlow is 80.6 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Ludlow via Shrewsbury in around 2h 4m.