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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    5h 40m
    £75–141

  2. Drive 101.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porthcawl to Machynllethcar car 101.6 mi
    2h 27m
    £25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    6h 20m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    6h 55m
    £31–63

  5. Bus via Newtown

    1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Aberdare Bus Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus bus X85
    9h 40m

Porthcawl to Machynlleth by bus and train

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Northways to Machynlleth via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Cardiff Central, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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