There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 40m£89–138Drive 116.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Machynllethcar 116.7 mi
2h 53m£29–42Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus X85
7h 17mTrain via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
4h 53m£70–133Bus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
8h 7m
Bristol to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Bristol and Machynlleth is 193 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Bristol to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Bristol to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Machynlleth is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Machynlleth is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Bristol to Machynlleth.
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