There are 3 ways to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from St Peters Church to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Machynllethtrain
3h 40m£13–17Train
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 9m£82–133Drive 62.3 mi
- Drive from Carmarthen to Machynllethcar 62.3 mi
1h 47m£16–23
Carmarthen to Machynlleth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth is to bus and train which costs £13 - £17 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Machynlleth is 74 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 40m and costs £13 - £17.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
Carmarthen to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Machynlleth is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Carmarthen to Machynlleth.
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What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- 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
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from St Peters Church to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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