There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Plymouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 58m£130–195Drive 231.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Plymouthcar 231.5 mi
4h 40m£57–83Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
11h 16mBus, train
- Take the bus from Clock to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain
9h 26m
Machynlleth to Plymouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Plymouth is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Plymouth is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Clock and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Plymouth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Plymouth is 321 miles. The road distance is 232.8 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £130 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Machynlleth to Plymouth, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Plymouth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Machynlleth to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Plymouth is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Plymouth, England?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clock to Plymouth Coach Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, and Sophia Gardens in around 11h 16m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Clock to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Machynlleth to Plymouth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Machynlleth to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Plymouth is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Machynlleth to Plymouth.
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