There are 4 ways to get from Atherstone to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Atherstone to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
4h 21m£28–68Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms HotelX85
6h 22mDrive 113.7 mi
- Drive from Atherstone to Machynlleth113.7 mi
2h 14m£28–41Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to MachynllethBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 39m£29–54
Atherstone to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atherstone to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Atherstone to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Atherstone to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Atherstone and arriving at Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Atherstone and Machynlleth is 149 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.
The best way to get from Atherstone to Machynlleth without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 21m and costs £27 - £70.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Atherstone to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Atherstone to Machynlleth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Atherstone station.
The best way to get from Atherstone to Machynlleth is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 21m and costs £27 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 22m.
Atherstone to Machynlleth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atherstone to Machynlleth is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Atherstone to Machynlleth.
What companies run services between Atherstone, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Atherstone to Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Atherstone to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Tamworth High Level, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station in around 6h 22m.
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- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Atherstone to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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