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How to get fromMachynlleth to Swansea servicesby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train
    5h 4m
    £96–173

  2. Drive 79.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machynlleth to Swansea servicescar car 79.3 mi
    2h 3m
    £20–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6bus bus X11 / ...
    7h 56m

  4. Bus via Lampeter

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6bus bus X11 / ...
    8h 34m
    £20–26

  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 Swansea Bus Station Stand Fbus bus T6
    8h 45m

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  • Distance: 216.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Machynlleth to Swansea services via Shrewsbury, Newport (S Wales), and Swansea in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clock to Swansea services via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3, Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5, Gorseinon Bus Station Stand 1, Gorseinon Bus Station Stand 3, and Penllergaer Roundabout in around 7h 56m.

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