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How to get fromBuilth Wells to Machynllethby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Builth Wells to Machynlleth by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Builth Road to Shrewsburytrain train Carmarthen - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    4h 24m
    £56–90

  2. Drive  44.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Builth Wells to Machynllethcar car 44.8 mi
    1h 16m
    £12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Builth Wells to Machynllethtaxi taxi 44.8 mi
    1h 16m
    £190–240

  4. Bus, train via Hereford

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus X15
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4h 57m
    £42–68

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Knighton Bus Stationbus bus X11
    2. Take the train from Knighton to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    5h 20m
    £35–57

Builth Wells to Machynlleth by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Builth Wells, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Builth Wells to Machynlleth via Builth Road and Shrewsbury in around 4h 24m.

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