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How to get fromCarmarthen to Machynllethby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Machynllethtrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    3h 5m

  2. Drive 62.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Machynllethcar car 62.3 mi
    1h 47m
    £16–22

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    6h 28m
    £95–185

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Peters Church to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Machynlleth Town Clockbus bus T2 / ...
    3h 40m

  5. Bus via Cardigan

    1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Tescobus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Tesco to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    5h 6m

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Map of how to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 6h 28m. 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 40m.

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