The average train between Machynlleth and Manchester takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Machynlleth to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth station and arriving at Manchester station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Machynlleth to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Machynlleth to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Machynlleth to Manchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Machynlleth and Manchester is 146.5 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Manchester Piccadilly via Shrewsbury in around 3h 11m.