There are 6 ways to get from Glastonbury to Machynlleth by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from High Street to Christmas Stepsbus 376
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
6h 46m£90–146Drive 143 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glastonbury to Machynllethcar 143 mi
3h 35m£35–51Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
- 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
9h 31mBus, train via Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
7h 24m£65–119Train
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
7h 58m£122–203Bus
- Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
10h 15m
Glastonbury to Machynlleth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glastonbury to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Glastonbury to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Glastonbury to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Glastonbury to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Machynlleth via Taunton and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Glastonbury and Machynlleth is 222 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.
The best way to get from Glastonbury to Machynlleth without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 46m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Glastonbury to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Glastonbury to Machynlleth bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Town Hall station.
Glastonbury to Machynlleth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
The best way to get from Glastonbury to Machynlleth is to bus via Birmingham which takes 9h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £210 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Glastonbury, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Town Hall to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Machynlleth via Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Castle Cary to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from High Street to Christmas Steps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Bus from Town Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Bus from Town Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Bus from Town Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Glastonbury to Machynlleth bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Glastonbury to Machynlleth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glastonbury to Machynlleth is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Glastonbury to Machynlleth.
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