The average bus between Pontypridd and Machynlleth takes 7h 9m and the fastest bus takes 4h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontypridd 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 5 times a day between Pontypridd and Machynlleth. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Machynlleth at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontypridd to Machynlleth? 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 Pontypridd to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd station and arriving at Machynlleth station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Pontypridd to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2.
Pontypridd to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Wynnstay Arms Hotel station.
The distance between Pontypridd and Machynlleth is 115.3 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station in around 5h 53m.