The average train between Manchester and Machynlleth takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Machynlleth. 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 Manchester and Machynlleth. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Machynlleth at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Machynlleth station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Manchester to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Book your Manchester to Machynlleth train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Manchester and Machynlleth is 146.5 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 3h 21m.