There are 5 ways to get from Axminster to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
7h 6m£73–189Drive 173 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Machynlleth173 mi
3h 58m£43–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
11h 17mBus, train via Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
- Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
9h 5mBus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms HotelX85
11h 17m
Axminster to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Wynnstay Arms Hotel via County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Machynlleth via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Axminster and Machynlleth is 297 miles. The road distance is 174 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £70 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Axminster to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Axminster to Machynlleth bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Machynlleth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Machynlleth is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 17m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Machynlleth via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Waterstones, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station in around 11h 17m.
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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
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- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster to Machynlleth bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.
Axminster to Machynlleth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Machynlleth is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Axminster to Machynlleth.
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