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Machynlleth to Cardiff Central Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Machynlleth to Cardiff Central? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €26.05, with average prices for this route around €26.05.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
08:48 5h 2m, Changes required Machynlleth	13:50 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
09:33 5h 10m, Changes required Machynlleth	14:43 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
10:08 3h 44m, Changes required Machynlleth	13:52 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
10:50 4h 59m, Changes required Machynlleth	15:49 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
12:05 3h 39m, Changes required Machynlleth	15:44 Cardiff Central	Find Tickets
12:47 5h 5m, Changes required Machynlleth	17:52 Paris	Find Tickets

Machynlleth to Cardiff Central Train Route Details

First train

04:41

Last train

21:50

Departure station

Machynlleth

Arrival station

Cardiff Central

Journey time

3h 17m

Distance

133 km

Price

€26.05*

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Machynlleth to Cardiff Central

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Machynlleth to Cardiff Central can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Machynlleth to Cardiff Central, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Machynlleth to Cardiff Central train ticket types

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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