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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wynnstay Arms Hotel to Carmarthen stationbus bus Taith
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
    3h 53m
  2. Drive  84.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machynlleth to Swanseacar car 84.3 mi
    2h 12m
    £22–31
  3. 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 22m
    £60–97
  4. Bus, train via Aberystwyth

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus bus Taith
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
    4h 27m
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wynnstay Arms Hotel to Carmarthen stationbus bus Taith
    2. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 508
    4h 37m

Machynlleth to Swansea by train

Calendar85Weekly Trains
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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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.

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