The average train between Machynlleth and Pontypridd takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. 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.
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 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth station and arriving at Pontypridd station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Machynlleth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Machynlleth to Pontypridd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Machynlleth to Pontypridd train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Machynlleth and Pontypridd is 115.3 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Pontypridd via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 14m.