Station message

Car park closure - Friday 14 March - Wednesday 2 April

The Machynlleth station car park will close temporarily from Friday 14 March until Wednesday 2 April. Please use other nearby car parks in the meantime.

Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Step-free access
  • Ticket office
  • Toilets
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General service information
Staffing Level
Part time
Closed Circuit Television
Yes
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
  • Announcements
Customer Help Points
Yes

Ticket office for advice only.

Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office
Yes
Prepurchase Collection
Yes
Oystercard Issued

No
Use Oystercard

No
Always Show Oyster Card Fields

No
Smartcard Issued

No
Smartcard Validator

No
Penalty Fares
AW
All station facilities
Seated Area
Yes
Waiting Room
Yes

Next to the booking office on platform 2. Opens same as booking office hours.

Trolleys
Yes
Station Buffet

No
Toilets
Yes
Baby Change

No
Telephones
Yes
Wi Fi

No
Post Box
Yes

On platform 2.

Accessibility and mobility access
Helpline

03333 211202

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
Staff Help Available
Yes

Staff help is available at station during Ticket Office opening hours, outside of these hours there are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.

Induction Loop
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines

No
Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
Yes
Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Taxis

No
National Key Toilets
Yes
Step Free Access

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.


Coverage: whole Station
Ticket Gates

No
Impaired Mobility Set Down

No
Wheelchairs Available
Yes
Parking information
Cycle Storage
Spaces: 8
Sheltered: Yes
Cctv: Yes
Location:

4 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to eight bicycles are located at the front of the station


Type: Stands
CarPark

Operator Name: TFW
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 30
Free: Yes
Number Accessible Spaces: 2
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: Yes

Open:
Mon-Sun

Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Rail Replacement Services

Wait outside the main station building

Onward Travel

Frequent services from bus stops on Heol-y-Doll.

Cycle Hire

There are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Passenger services
Customer Service

Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.

Left Luggage

No
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property
Yes

Operator Name: Transport for Wales
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Live departures and arrivals

Overview

The Dyfi Valley that the Cambrian Line passes through is simply stunning, and passengers on the way to Machynlleth Station are treated to views of wooded slopes and quaint grey stone cottages before pulling into the small station. The two platforms lead to the solidly built, slate-roofed station buildings.

Opened in 1863, many of the 130,000 annual visitors are walkers wishing to explore the beautiful countryside.

 

  • How long does it take to walk from Machynlleth Station to Machynlleth town centre?

    • It takes around five minutes to walk to Machynlleth town centre from the station, going via Heol Maengwyn.

  • What car parking facilities are available at Machynlleth Station?

    • There are 30 car parking spaces at Machynlleth Station.

  • What facilities are there for bike storage at Machynlleth Station?

    • Machynlleth Station has facilities for 8 bikes, including CCTV.

  • What other facilities are available at Machynlleth Station?

    • Toilets
    • Station buffet
    • Coin and cards telephones
    • Post box
    • Disabled access - step-free throughout, ramps are available, as are wheelchairs and induction loops

  • Which popular destinations can be reached from Machynlleth Station?