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How to get fromMachynlleth to Builth Wellsby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Machynlleth to Builth Wells by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Builth Roadtrain train Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
    3h 58m
    £57–88

  2. Drive  45 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machynlleth to Builth Wellscar car 45 mi
    1h 16m
    £12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Machynlleth to Builth Wellstaxi taxi 45 mi
    1h 16m
    £190–240

  4. Train, bus via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Groebus bus X15
    4h 54m
    £42–66

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Knighton Bus Station to Groebus bus X11
    5h 10m
    £35–55

Machynlleth to Builth Wells by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Builth Wells, Wales?

You can take a train from Machynlleth to Builth Wells via Shrewsbury and Builth Road in around 3h 58m.

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