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How to get fromMachynlleth to Tauntonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 22m
    £90–145
  2. Drive  158.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machynlleth to Tauntoncar car 158.5 mi
    3h 26m
    £39–57
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Red Lion to Newtown Bus Stationbus bus X85
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus bus T4
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train
    8h 51m
    £53–90
  4. Bus, train via Carmarthen

    1. Take the bus from Clock to Carmarthen stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train
    7h 45m
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus bus Cp5
    9h 16m

Machynlleth to Taunton by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Taunton, England?

You can take a train from Machynlleth to Taunton via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clock to County Hall via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 16m.

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