There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Talyllyn Railway by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 2m£45–77Drive 113.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Talyllyn Railwaycar 113.1 mi
2h 27m£28–41Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the taxi from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Talyllyn Railwaytaxi
8h 10m£163–218
Manchester to Talyllyn Railway by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Talyllyn Railway is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Talyllyn Railway is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Talyllyn Railway. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Tywyn via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Manchester and Talyllyn Railway is 138 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Talyllyn Railway without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Manchester to Talyllyn Railway, including transfers.
Manchester to Talyllyn Railway train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Talyllyn Railway train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Talyllyn Railway is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Manchester to Talyllyn Railway.
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Talyllyn Railway, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Talyllyn Railway via Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Tywyn in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £130–160
5 Star Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7493 612 345
Cambrian Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1970 626 292
- Website
- cambriancabs.co.uk
Cymru Cabs Aberystwyth
- Phone
- +44 7951 580 227
- Website
- cymrucabs.com
Luxx Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7367 345 495
- Website
- luxxtaxis.co.uk
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