There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
5h 19m£76–142Drive 125.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bath to Machynllethcar 125.8 mi
3h 15m£31–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
7h 32mBus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus X85
8h 56m
Bath to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bath to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £30 - £45.
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, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
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 19m.
The distance between Bath and Machynlleth is 193 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bath to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Bath to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Bath to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bath to Machynlleth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
The best way to get from Bath to Machynlleth is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 56m.
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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station in around 8h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Bath to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bath to Machynlleth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Machynlleth is 127 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Bath to Machynlleth.
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