There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Machynlleth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
6h 38m£123–208Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- 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
11h 44m£50–93Drive 301.8 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Machynllethcar 301.8 mi
5h 28m£75–108Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
6h 2m£67–165Train, bus
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Clockbus T2
11h 34m£118–199Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
6h 51m£75–180Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
8h 49m£101–251Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
8h 2m£117–253Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
8h 51m£124–268
Glasgow to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Machynlleth is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Glasgow and arriving at Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Glasgow and Machynlleth is 336 miles. The road distance is 303.5 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Glasgow to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Glasgow to Machynlleth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.
Glasgow to Machynlleth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Machynlleth is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glasgow to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £27–85
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £65–210
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–210
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £27–95
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow to Machynlleth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Glasgow to Machynlleth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Machynlleth is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Glasgow to Machynlleth.
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