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Machynlleth to Pontypridd trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Machynlleth and Pontypridd takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Machynlleth to Pontypridd. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 43m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
  2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 16m
£60–99

Machynlleth to Pontypridd train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Machynlleth and Pontypridd. 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 Pontypridd at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales9h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 178.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Pontypridd, Wales?

You can take a train from Machynlleth to Pontypridd via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 16m.

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