There are 3 ways to get from Salisbury to Machynlleth by train or car
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Train via Newport
best- Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
6h 15m£83–149Drive 163.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salisbury to Machynllethcar 163.1 mi
4h 10m£41–59Train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Machynllethtrain
7h 1m£98–162
Salisbury to Machynlleth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Machynlleth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Salisbury and Machynlleth is 234 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.
The best way to get from Salisbury to Machynlleth without a car is to train via Newport which takes 6h 15m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Salisbury to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Salisbury to Machynlleth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Machynlleth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salisbury to Machynlleth is 164 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Salisbury to Machynlleth.
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What companies run services between Salisbury, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Salisbury to Machynlleth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- 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 Wolverhampton to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–28
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Basingstoke to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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