Machynlleth live departures
Next trains leaving Machynlleth (MCN), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Machynlleth live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeMCN
- CountryWales
- Coordinates52.5958, -3.8543
- Nearest stationDovey Junction (6 km)
- Passengers 2024-25128,212
- GB rank1,631st busiest
- Managed byTfW Rail
About this board
Machynlleth is a National Rail station in Wales, listed under the code MCN. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Machynlleth handled 128,212 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,631st of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Aberystwyth (27,254 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Machynlleth usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Machynlleth
Machynlleth station FAQs
What is the station code for Machynlleth?
The three-letter CRS code for Machynlleth is MCN. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Machynlleth departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Machynlleth itself.
How busy is Machynlleth station?
Machynlleth recorded 128,212 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,631st busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Aberystwyth.
Which stations are closest to Machynlleth?
The nearest station is Dovey Junction, about 6 km away in a straight line. Penhelig (13.4 km) and Aberdovey (14.9 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.