What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Machynlleth?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Machynlleth?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Bus Station, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Machynlleth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Bath to Machynlleth?

The distance between Bath and Machynlleth is 193 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Machynlleth without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Machynlleth?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Bath to Machynlleth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Machynlleth bus from?

Bath to Machynlleth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Machynlleth train from?

Bath to Machynlleth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Machynlleth?

The best way to get from Bath to Machynlleth is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Bath to Machynlleth bus arrive?

Bath to Machynlleth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Bath to Machynlleth train arrive?

Bath to Machynlleth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Bath to Machynlleth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Machynlleth is 127 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Bath to Machynlleth.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Machynlleth?

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Where can I stay near Machynlleth?

There are 839+ hotels available in Machynlleth.

Bath to Machynlleth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
5h 16m
£65–138
Drive 125.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Machynlleth125.8 mi
3h 15m
£32–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
7h 28m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms HotelX85
9h 17m

Bath to Machynlleth by train

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Machynlleth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, and Newtown Bus Station in around 9h 17m.

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