How to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Powys by train?

By train

To get from Merthyr Tydfil to Powys in Wales, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Merthyr Tydfil station to Cardiff Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Shrewsbury station to Machynlleth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 16 min.

376min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from Merthyr Tydfil

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Merthyr Tydfil
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bridgend
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cardiff Central
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shrewsbury
    ID SHR
    122 min
  • 6
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberystwyth
  • 7
    Ride to train station Machynlleth
    Ride to train station
    Machynlleth
    76 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Powys

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Powys, Wales is approximately 191.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 376 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Powys by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil is located at Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Rafa Club, Georgetown.

Bus stations close to Merthyr Tydfil:

  • Rafa Club, Georgetown
  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 5, Merthyr Tydfil
  • Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, Merthyr Tydfil

Public transport stations close to Powys, Wales

Powys is located at Powys, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Machynlleth Town Clock, Machynlleth.

Bus stations close to Powys:

  • Machynlleth Town Clock, Machynlleth
  • Clock, Machynlleth
  • Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Machynlleth

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Powys?

    The fastest way takes 376 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Powys in Wales?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merthyr Tydfil to Powys in Wales?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Merthyr Tydfil station near Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Machynlleth station near Powys in Wales

  • How long does it take to travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Powys in Wales by train?

    The total travel time between Merthyr Tydfil and Powys in Wales by train is about 6 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Merthyr Tydfil to get to Powys in Wales?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Merthyr Tydfil station near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Merthyr Tydfil and Powys in Wales?

    Get off the train at the Machynlleth station, which is closest to Powys in Wales.

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