The average bus between Cardigan and Machynlleth takes 3h 44m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardigan to Machynlleth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Cardigan and Machynlleth. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardigan is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Machynlleth at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Cardigan station and arriving at Machynlleth station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Cardigan to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ship Inn station.
Cardigan to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Machynlleth Town Clock station.
The distance between Cardigan and Machynlleth is 78.7 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a bus from Ship Inn to Machynlleth Town Clock via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 3h 16m.