There are 5 ways to get from Machynlleth to Swansea by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Wynnstay Arms Hotel to Carmarthen stationbus Taith
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
3h 53mDrive 84.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Swanseacar 84.3 mi
2h 12m£22–31Train
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
6h 22m£60–97Bus, train via Aberystwyth
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus Taith
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
4h 27mBus
- Take the bus from Wynnstay Arms Hotel to Carmarthen stationbus Taith
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 508
4h 37m
Machynlleth to Swansea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Swansea is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Swansea is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Wynnstay Arms Hotel and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Rose and Crown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Swansea via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Swansea is 99 miles. The road distance is 84.8 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Swansea without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Machynlleth to Swansea, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Swansea bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Wynnstay Arms Hotel station.
Machynlleth to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Swansea is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Swansea via Shrewsbury in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wynnstay Arms Hotel to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Carmarthen station and Rose and Crown in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Wynnstay Arms Hotel to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Wynnstay Arms Hotel to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Machynlleth to Swansea bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Machynlleth to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Swansea is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Machynlleth to Swansea.
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