The cheapest and fastest trains from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Machynlleth for Aberystwyth every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Machynlleth to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 25 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Machynlleth to Aberystwyth train times
The table below shows live departures for Machynlleth to Aberystwyth trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:48 Machynlleth | 0h31 | 09:19 Aberystwyth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 07:50 Machynlleth | 0h30 | 08:20 Aberystwyth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth
Trains from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 32m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 04:41 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Machynlleth to Aberystwyth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aberystwyth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Machynlleth and Aberystwyth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 18:15 Saturday 05:15 - 18:15 Sunday 08:30 - 17:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Blasau Delicatessen
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) via footbridge with lifts. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Machynlleth and Pwllheli) from the station car park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: At the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Frequent services from bus stops on Heol-y-Doll.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside the main station building
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:10 - 17:40 Saturday 07:15 - 17:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Access to the station platform is possible via a short accessible ramp with handrails or four steps with handrails.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located within the Main Station Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located within the Main Station Building; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On the platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at side of the station opposite the station taxi rank
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