It takes an average of 7h 6m to travel from Machynlleth to Gatwick Airport by train, over a distance of around 186 miles (300 km). There are normally 5 trains per day travelling from Machynlleth to Gatwick Airport and tickets for this journey start from £70.40 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:58 | |
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Last train | 19:05 | |
Departure station | Machynlleth | |
Arrival station | Gatwick Airport | |
Journey time | From 5h 2m | |
Distance | 186 miles (300 km) | |
Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £70.40 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Southern |
Thinking about taking the train from Machynlleth to Gatwick Airport? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 6 minutes to travel the 186 miles (300 km) from Machynlleth to Gatwick Airport by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 5 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Gatwick Airport. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Machynlleth to Gatwick Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £70.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Gatwick Airport by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Machynlleth and Gatwick Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes, with around 5 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Machynlleth to Gatwick Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Machynlleth to Gatwick Airport can start from as little as £70.40 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Machynlleth to Gatwick Airport. Travelling from Machynlleth to Gatwick Airport by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Machynlleth to Gatwick Airport leaves at 04:58. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Machynlleth to Gatwick Airport leaves at 19:05. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Machynlleth to Gatwick Airport cover a distance of around 186 miles (300 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Gatwick Airport to Machynlleth.
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