What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mach Loop?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mach Loop is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mach Loop?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mach Loop is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Mach Loop?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Mach Loop. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Top Tal-y-llyn via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Mach Loop?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Mach Loop. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Mach Loop?

The distance between Cardiff and Mach Loop is 178 miles. The road distance is 114.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Mach Loop without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mach Loop without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Mach Loop?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Cardiff to Mach Loop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Mach Loop bus from?

Cardiff to Mach Loop bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Mach Loop train from?

Cardiff to Mach Loop train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Mach Loop?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mach Loop is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff to Mach Loop bus arrive?

Cardiff to Mach Loop bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Cardiff to Mach Loop train arrive?

Cardiff to Mach Loop train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Mach Loop?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Mach Loop is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Cardiff to Mach Loop.

Where can I stay near Mach Loop?

There are 1185+ hotels available in Mach Loop.

Cardiff to Mach Loop - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Mach Loop by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 19m
£66–110
Drive 114.1 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Mach Loopcar 114.1 mi
2h 47m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Top Tal-y-llynbus T2
6h 15m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
7h 41m

Cardiff to Mach Loop by train, bus, and foot

82Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.7 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Mach Loop, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Mach Loop via Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and Top Tal-y-llyn in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Mach Loop via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Top Tal-y-llyn in around 6h 15m.

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