The average train between Machynlleth and Port Talbot takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Machynlleth to Port Talbot. 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 Port Talbot. 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 Port Talbot at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth station and arriving at Port Talbot station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Machynlleth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Machynlleth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
Book your Machynlleth to Port Talbot train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Machynlleth and Port Talbot is 110.8 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Port Talbot Parkway via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 26m.