There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Swansea services by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain
5h 3m£109–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3 to Llanelli Bus Station Stand 6bus X11 / ...
7h 2m£15–16Drive 79.3 mi
- Drive from Machynlleth to Swansea servicescar 79.3 mi
2h 3m£20–29Bus via Brecon
- Take the bus from Red Lion to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Fbus T6
8h 1m£20–28
Machynlleth to Swansea services by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Swansea services is to bus which costs £15 - £17 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Swansea services is to drive which takes 2h 3m 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 Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 3, Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and Gorseinon Bus Station Stand 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Swansea services. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Swansea via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Swansea services is 218 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Swansea services without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Machynlleth to Swansea services, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Swansea services bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
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 5h 3m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £17 and takes 7h 2m.
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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clock to Swansea services via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion, 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 2m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Machynlleth to Swansea services bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion 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 3m to drive from Machynlleth to Swansea services.
There are 1253+ hotels available in Swansea services.





