There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 37m£64–116Bus 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 Merthyr Bus Station 8 to Greyfriars Road GJbus X4
6h 5m£17–22Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
6h 3mDrive 103.2 mi
- Drive from Machynlleth to Cardiffcar 103.2 mi
2h 33m£26–37
Machynlleth to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Cardiff is to bus via Newtown which costs £17 - £23 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Clock and arriving at Tresillian Way via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Cardiff is 167 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Machynlleth to Cardiff, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Cardiff bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Machynlleth to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Machynlleth to Cardiff bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Tresillian Way station.
Machynlleth to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Cardiff is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Machynlleth to Cardiff.
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