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How to get fromMachynlleth to Betws-y-Coedby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Machynlleth to Betws-y-Coed by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Red Lion to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus Taith
    2. Take the bus from The Australia to Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand Cbus bus T22
    3h 49m

  2. Drive  47.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machynlleth to Betws-y-Coedcar car 47.4 mi
    1h 9m
    £12–18

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandudno Junctiontrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    5h 25m
    £53–90

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Machynlleth to Betws-y-Coedtaxi taxi 47.4 mi
    1h 9m
    £200–250

  5. Bus via Caernarfon

    1. Take the bus from Red Lion to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus bus Taith
    2. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Post Officebus bus S1
    4h 10m

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus T2
    4h 56m
    £12–15

Machynlleth to Betws-y-Coed by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Betws-y-Coed, Wales?

You can take a bus from Red Lion to Betws-y-Coed via The Australia, Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, and Blaenau Ffestiniog in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Machynlleth to Betws-y-Coed via Shrewsbury and Llandudno Junction in around 5h 25m.

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