The average bus between Machynlleth and Cardiff takes 8h 31m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Machynlleth to Cardiff. 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 5 times a day between Machynlleth and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Machynlleth is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Machynlleth to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth station and arriving at Cardiff station via Newtown Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Machynlleth to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Red Lion station.
Machynlleth to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ station.
The distance between Machynlleth and Cardiff is 131.8 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a bus from Red Lion to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 6h.