What is the cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil?

The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which costs £10 - £13 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil?

The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Machynlleth and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil station. However, there are services departing from Red Lion and arriving at Merthyr Bus Station 7 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Machynlleth and Merthyr Tydfil?

No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil?

The distance between Machynlleth and Merthyr Tydfil is 105 miles. The road distance is 80.7 miles.

How do I travel from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil without a car?

The best way to get from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs £10 - £13.

How long does it take to get from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil bus from?

Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Red Lion station.

Where do I catch the Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil train from?

Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.

Train or bus from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil?

The best way to get from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs £10 - £13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil bus arrive?

Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station.

Where does the Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil train arrive?

Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil is 81 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil.

How do I get a train ticket from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil?

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Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Red Lion to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
4h 25m
£10–12
Train
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
5h 4m
£73–132
Drive 80.3 mi
1. Drive from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfilcar 80.3 mi
2h 4m
£20–29

Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil by bus

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Distance: 104.4 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales?

You can take a bus from Red Lion to Merthyr Bus Station 7 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 4m.

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