There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Swansea services by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain Carmarthen - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 31mDrive 79.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Swansea servicescar 79.3 mi
2h 2m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
6h 18m£89–132Bus
- Take the bus from Clock to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6bus X11 / ...
6h 6m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Swansea services is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Swansea services is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Swansea services. However, there are services departing from Clock and arriving at Penllergaer Roundabout via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3, Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and Gorseinon Bus Station Stand 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Swansea services. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Swansea via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Swansea services is 106 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Swansea services without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Machynlleth to Swansea services, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Swansea services bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Clock station.
Machynlleth to Swansea services train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Swansea services is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Swansea services, Wales?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Swansea services via Shrewsbury and Swansea in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clock to Swansea services via Carmarthen station, 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 6h 6m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Clock 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
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Machynlleth to Swansea services bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Machynlleth to Swansea services train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Swansea services is 80 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Machynlleth to Swansea services.
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