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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Machynlleth to Preston (Lancs) for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Machynlleth
- Departure station
- Machynlleth station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, Machynlleth SY20 8BL
Operators serving Machynlleth
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Facilities at Machynlleth
- Ticket Office
- Shops
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (50 spaces)
Explore the area around Machynlleth
- Centre For Alternative Technology
- Dyfi Valley
About your departure station
Built in 1863 as the junction for the Cambrian Railways, Machynlleth became mid Wales' most important station.
The current buildings date from 1905.
It played strategic roles in both World Wars.
Modernized in 2015, it retains historic elements while serving as a transport hub.
Machynlleth's history reflects the region's railway heritage and continuing importance.
The station remains crucial for local travel, handling over 200,000 passengers annually.
Recent upgrades have reinforced its role as a key interchange, connecting communities across rural Wales while preserving its Victorian railway legacy.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Machynlleth to Preston (Lancs)?
Open the ticket search and enter Machynlleth as your departure station and Preston (Lancs) as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Machynlleth and Preston (Lancs)?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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