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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea 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 / ...
    4h 42m
    £22–37

  2. Drive 84.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Machynllethcar car 84.1 mi
    2h 12m
    £21–30

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    5h 54m
    £82–148

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    6h 1m

  5. Bus via Brecon

    1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus bus T6
    2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus bus X85
    6h 20m

Swansea to Machynlleth by train and bus

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Machynlleth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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