There are 5 ways to get from Betws to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ammanford to Llandrindod
- Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms HotelX85
4h 46mDrive 68.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Betws to Machynlleth68.9 mi
1h 54m£18–25Train
- Take the train from Ammanford to ShrewsburyCarmarthen - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to MachynllethBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 35m£48–81Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Hands Library to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Machynlleth Town ClockT2 / ...
5h 4mLine 129 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 5129
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black LionT1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
5h 31m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Betws to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Betws to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Betws station to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4 and arriving at Machynlleth Town Clock via Cross Hands Library and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Betws to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Ammanford and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Betws and Machynlleth is 102 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.
The best way to get from Betws to Machynlleth without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Betws to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Betws to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Cross Hands Library station.
Betws to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ammanford station.
The best way to get from Betws to Machynlleth is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Betws, Carmarthenshire, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Ammanford to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4 to Machynlleth Town Clock via Cross Hands Library and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 5h 4m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Ammanford to Llandrindod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £17–25
Train from Ammanford to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–55
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–28
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- 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/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Machynlleth Town Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Cross Hands Library to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Ammanford Bus Station Stand 4 to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Betws to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Betws to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Betws to Machynlleth is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Betws to Machynlleth.
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