The average train between Machynlleth and Runcorn takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Machynlleth to Runcorn. 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 Runcorn. 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 Runcorn at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth station and arriving at Runcorn station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Machynlleth to Runcorn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Machynlleth to Runcorn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Machynlleth to Runcorn train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Machynlleth and Runcorn is 112.3 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Runcorn via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 3h.