The average train between York and Machynlleth takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Machynlleth. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Machynlleth at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Machynlleth station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
York to Machynlleth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Machynlleth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Book your York to Machynlleth train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between York and Machynlleth is 238.7 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from York to Machynlleth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury in around 5h 52m.