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How to get fromPlymouth to Machynllethby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    6h 49m
    £125–194

  2. Drive  230.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plymouth to Machynllethcar car 230.7 mi
    4h 40m
    £57–83

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus bus 1
    10h 58m

  4. Train, bus via Carmarthen

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus bus 1
    10h 23m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    11h 29m

Plymouth to Machynlleth by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Machynlleth Town Clock via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen station in around 10h 58m.

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