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How to get fromMachynlleth to Merthyr Tydfilby train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain train
    5h 6m
    £64–105

  2. Drive  80.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfilcar car 80.3 mi
    2h 4m
    £20–29

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Trevithick Memorialbus bus 76
    5h 47m
    £53–83

Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Machynlleth to Merthyr Tydfil via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 5h 6m.

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