There are 6 ways to get from Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Post Office to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus S1
- Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Clockbus 1
3h 52m£11–14Train
- Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 38m£54–93Drive 47.2 mi
- Drive from Betws-y-Coed to Machynllethcar 47.2 mi
1h 9m£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Betws-y-Coed to Machynllethtaxi 47.2 mi
1h 9m£200–250Train, bus
- Take the train from Betws-y-Coed to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain
- Take the bus from Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C to Porthmadog Park Abus T22
- Take the bus from The Australia to Clockbus 1
3h 54m£11–17Bus via Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Take the bus from Post Office to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T10
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Clockbus T2
4h 56m£12–16
Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth is to bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Clock via Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Betws-y-Coed and arriving at Machynlleth via Llandudno Junction and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Betws-y-Coed and Machynlleth is 84 miles. The road distance is 47.4 miles.
The best way to get from Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £10 - £15.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Gwynfor Coaches, depart from Post Office station.
Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llandudno Junction station.
The best way to get from Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Betws-y-Coed, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Post Office to Clock via Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth via Llandudno Junction and Shrewsbury in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llandudno Junction to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Betws-y-Coed to Blaenau Ffestiniog
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01248 722 694
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gwynfor Coaches
Bus from Post Office to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Gwynfor Coaches
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from The Australia to Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1492 640320
- [email protected]
- Website
- Llew Jones Coaches
Bus from Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C to Porthmadog Park A
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Llew Jones Coaches
Bus from Post Office to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Llew Jones Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- £200–250
Conway Valley Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1492 642 037
Ken's Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1492 641 010
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Booking & Getting There
Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Gwynfor Coaches, arrive at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B.
Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Betws-y-Coed to Machynlleth.
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