What is the cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Machynlleth?

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plymouth to Machynlleth?

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Machynlleth Town Clock via Sophia Gardens, Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Machynlleth?

The distance between Plymouth and Machynlleth is 321 miles. The road distance is 232.1 miles.

How do I travel from Plymouth to Machynlleth without a car?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £130 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Plymouth to Machynlleth?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Plymouth to Machynlleth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Machynlleth bus from?

Plymouth to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Machynlleth train from?

Plymouth to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Plymouth to Machynlleth?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Machynlleth is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Plymouth to Machynlleth bus arrive?

Plymouth to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Plymouth to Machynlleth train arrive?

Plymouth to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Plymouth to Machynlleth?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Machynlleth is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Plymouth to Machynlleth.

How do I get a train ticket from Plymouth to Machynlleth?

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Where can I stay near Machynlleth?

There are 859+ hotels available in Machynlleth.

Plymouth to Machynlleth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 50m
£130–195
Drive 230.7 mi
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1. Drive from Plymouth to Machynllethcar 230.7 mi
4h 40m
£57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
10h 43m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus 1
9h 8m

Plymouth to Machynlleth by train

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Distance: 319 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Machynlleth Town Clock via Sophia Gardens, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 10h 43m.

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