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How to get fromMachynlleth to Swanseaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Machynlleth to Swansea by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Clock to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train
    4h 40m
    £21–37

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain train Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
    6h 11m
    £69–120

  3. Drive 84.3 mi

    1. Drive from Machynlleth to Swanseacar car 84.3 mi
    2h 12m
    £21–30

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus bus T1c
    5h 54m

  5. Bus via Brecon

    1. Take the bus from Red Lion to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus bus T6
    5h 59m

Machynlleth to Swansea by bus and train

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Machynlleth to Swansea via Shrewsbury in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 12m.

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