There are 5 ways to get from Machynlleth to St Ives by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
9h 42m£182–308Drive 292.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to St Ivescar 292.1 mi
5h 57m£72–103Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Trurotrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to The Terracebus 14
14h 25mTrain via Cardiff
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain
10h 45m£167–329Bus
- Take the bus from Red Lion to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 104
15h 43m
Machynlleth to St Ives by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to St Ives is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to St Ives is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Red Lion and arriving at The Terrace via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Machynlleth and St Ives is 398 miles. The road distance is 293.8 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs £180 - £310.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Machynlleth to St Ives, including transfers.
Machynlleth to St Ives bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Red Lion station.
Machynlleth to St Ives train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to St Ives is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 43m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and St Ives, Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Red Lion to The Terrace via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Foundry Square in around 15h 43m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £95–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Hayle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–210
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforcornwall.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to The Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.transportforcornwall.co.uk/
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Red Lion to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Foundry Square
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Machynlleth to St Ives bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station.
Machynlleth to St Ives train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to St Ives is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Machynlleth to St Ives.
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