There are 4 ways to get from Newport to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 59m£52–85Drive 95.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Machynllethcar 95.8 mi
2h 26m£24–35Bus via Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Rose and Crownbus 112
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus 1
6h 43mBus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
8h 6m
Newport to Machynlleth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Kingsway K14 and arriving at Machynlleth Town Clock via Carmarthen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Newport and Machynlleth is 155 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Newport to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Newport to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.
Newport to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
The best way to get from Newport to Machynlleth is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus via Carmarthen, which costs and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Machynlleth Town Clock via Rose and Crown and Carmarthen station in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Newport to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Newport to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Machynlleth is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Newport to Machynlleth.
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