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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 Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus bus 1
    4h 27m

  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 50m
    £70–129

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus bus 1
    4h 33m

  5. Train, bus via Aberystwyth

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 1
    4h 49m

Swansea to Machynlleth by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Machynlleth Town Clock via Rose and Crown and Carmarthen station in around 4h 33m.

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