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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth is to bus which costs £9 - £11 and takes 3h 38m.

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?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from St Peters Church and arriving at Machynlleth Town Clock via The Black Lion and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

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 9m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Machynlleth?

The distance between Carmarthen and Machynlleth is 70 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 and train which takes 3h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Machynlleth bus from?

Carmarthen to Machynlleth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from St Peters Church 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 train which takes 6h 9m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £11 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Machynlleth bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Machynlleth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black 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 - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Machynllethtrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
3h 5m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peters Church 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 Machynlleth Town Clockbus T2 / ...
3h 38m
£9–11
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsburytrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 9m
£83–135
Drive 62.3 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Machynllethcar 62.3 mi
1h 47m
£16–23

Carmarthen to Machynlleth by train

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Distance: 69.2 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Peters Church to Machynlleth Town Clock via The Black Lion and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 3h 38m.

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