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How to get fromOban to Machynllethby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Oban to Machynlleth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    10h 50m
    £161–279

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    15h 35m
    £58–93

  3. Drive  393.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Machynllethcar car 393.9 mi
    7h 20m
    £97–140

  4. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain train
    8h 2m
    £90–197

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus bus X85
    15h 47m
    £61–110

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain train
    8h 49m
    £90–211

  7. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    10h 2m
    £140–285

Oban to Machynlleth by train and foot

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a train from Oban to Machynlleth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station in around 15h 47m.

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