There are 3 ways to get from Penrith to Machynlleth by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
5h 10m£73–118Drive 189.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penrith to Machynllethcar 189.1 mi
3h 35m£47–68Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
5h 48m£71–119
Penrith to Machynlleth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Penrith and Machynlleth is 217 miles. The road distance is 190.2 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Penrith to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Penrith to Machynlleth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Machynlleth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Machynlleth is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Penrith to Machynlleth.
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What companies run services between Penrith, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- 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
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
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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