There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 6m£65–104Drive 110.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Machynllethcar 110.4 mi
2h 32m£27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Stationbus 445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
- Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus X85
7h 27m
Cheltenham to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Country Bus Station, Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Machynlleth is 149 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Cheltenham to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Machynlleth is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Country Bus Station, Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, and Newtown Bus Station in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Country Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Machynlleth is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cheltenham to Machynlleth.
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