There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Bristol by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 16m£69–128Bus via Newtown
cheapest- Take the bus from Red Lion to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
7h 57m£21–29Drive 117 mi
- Drive from Machynlleth to Bristolcar 117 mi
2h 52m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
8h 6m
Machynlleth to Bristol by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Bristol is to bus via Newtown which costs £21 - £30 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Red Lion and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Merthyr Bus Station 8 and Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Bristol is 182 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Machynlleth to Bristol, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Bristol bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Red Lion station.
Machynlleth to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Newtown, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Bristol, England?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Bristol Temple Meads via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Red Lion to Bristol Bus Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Merthyr Bus Station 8, and Cardiff North Road in around 7h 57m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Red Lion to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Machynlleth to Bristol bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station.
Machynlleth to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Bristol is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Machynlleth to Bristol.
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