There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 11m£69–118Drive 91.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypridd to Machynllethcar 91.8 mi
2h 15m£23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus X85
5h 52mLine 404 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8bus 404
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
7h 17m
Pontypridd to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Merthyr Bus Station 2 and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Machynlleth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Machynlleth is 179 miles. The road distance is 92.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Pontypridd to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 2.
Pontypridd to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Machynlleth is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Machynlleth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Merthyr Bus Station 2 and Newtown Bus Station in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Catherine Street E2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypridd to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Pontypridd to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Machynlleth is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Pontypridd to Machynlleth.
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