What is the cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth?

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth is to bus via Lampeter which costs £9 - £11 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth?

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Machynlleth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carmarthen station station and arriving at Red Lion. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Machynlleth?

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 10m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Machynlleth?

The distance between Carmarthen and Machynlleth is 67 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.

How do I travel from Carmarthen to Machynlleth without a car?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth without a car is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth?

The bus from Carmarthen station to Red Lion takes 2h 41m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Machynlleth bus from?

Carmarthen to Machynlleth bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Carmarthen station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Machynlleth train from?

Carmarthen to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Machynlleth?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Machynlleth bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Machynlleth bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Red Lion station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Machynlleth train arrive?

Carmarthen to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Machynlleth?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Machynlleth is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Carmarthen to Machynlleth.

How do I get a train ticket from Carmarthen to Machynlleth?

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Where can I stay near Machynlleth?

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Carmarthen to Machynlleth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Red Lionbus Taith
2h 41m
Bus via Lampeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Bus Depotbus T2 / ...
3h 49m
£9–11
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 10m
£81–132
Drive 62.3 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Machynllethcar 62.3 mi
1h 47m
£16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Machynllethtrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
3h 4m

Carmarthen to Machynlleth by train

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Distance: 66.6 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?

TaithCymru operates a bus from Carmarthen station to Red Lion every 3 hours, and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carmarthen to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 6h 10m.

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