Due to forecasted severe weather between Machynlleth (MCN) and Aberystwyth (AYW):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Machynlleth (MCN) and Aberystwyth (AYW).
We expect the incident to last until 23:30 and disruption to services is expected from 20:30 on 28/09/2026 until the end of the day.
What's Happened?
Due to forecasted severe weather services will not be able to run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth. The following services will be disrupted:
18:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth will terminate at Machynlleth.
20:32 Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth will terminate at Machynlleth.
21:27 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth will be Cancelled.
22:27 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth will be Cancelled.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
You can find out more about how the railway deals with weather events here.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised the following buses to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will all be provided by Lloyds.
20:48 Machynlleth all stations to Aberystwyth. This rail replacement will meet the incoming 18:08 Birmingham International service to maintain customer connections.
21:27 Aberystwyth all stations to Machynlleth.
21:50 Machynlleth all stations to Aberystwyth. This rail replacement will meet the incoming 20:32 Shrewsbury service to maintain customer connections.
22:27 Aberystwyth all stations to Machynlleth.
These arrangements are in place on services until 00:30.
Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please visit National Rail’s https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/rail-replacement-services/
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations
Further Information
If one of our trains is delayed or cancelled and you arrive at your destination station more than 15 minutes later than scheduled, you can claim compensation through 'Delay Repay'. Delay Repay | TfW
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map or plan your journey and purchase tickets for any service, not just TfW at www.tfw.wales.
