Delays between Machynlleth and Pwllheli expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 02 October 2026 at 22:43
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Last updated
Friday 02 October 2026 at 22:51
Train operators affected
- Transport for Wales
Route(s) affected
Between Machynlleth and Pwllheli
Description
A points failure at Tywyn is causing disruption to trains running between Machynlleth and Pwllheli. As a result, trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
Buses will run as follows (operated by Lloyds):
A full size bus and mini bus will arrive into Machynlleth at 21:47 and will travel all stations to Pwllheli
A mini bus will arrive into Barmouth at approximately 21:55 and will travel all stations to Machynlleth
Road transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
The 23:11 service Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will run.
The 23:49 service Aberystwyth to Machynlleth service will also run.
You can check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
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