There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 49m£129–194Drive 188.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Machynllethcar 188.2 mi
3h 58m£46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
8h 53mTrain via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
7h 10m£116–205Bus
- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus X85
10h 10m
Exeter to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Exeter and Machynlleth is 269 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Exeter to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Exeter to Machynlleth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Machynlleth is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station in around 10h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- 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
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
- 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
Exeter to Machynlleth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Machynlleth is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Exeter to Machynlleth.
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