There are 3 ways to get from York to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
5h 49m£60–101Drive 171.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from York to Machynllethcar 171.4 mi
3h 28m£43–61Train, bus
- Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain
- Take the train from Halifax to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
9h 27m£46–85
York to Machynlleth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from York to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from York to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from York to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Machynlleth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between York and Machynlleth is 191 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.
The best way to get from York to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from York to Machynlleth, including transfers.
York to Machynlleth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Machynlleth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between York to Machynlleth is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from York to Machynlleth.
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What companies run services between York, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from York to Machynlleth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from York to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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