There are 3 ways to get from Birkenhead to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birkenhead Central to Chester
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
4h 21m£25–44Drive 80.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birkenhead to Machynlleth80.8 mi
1h 50m£20–29Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Grange Road East to Railway StationX1 / ...
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
7h 21m
Birkenhead to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Grange Road East and arriving at Clock via Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 5 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead Central and arriving at Machynlleth via Chester and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Birkenhead and Machynlleth is 118 miles. The road distance is 81.3 miles.
The best way to get from Birkenhead to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Birkenhead to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Birkenhead to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Grange Road East station.
Birkenhead to Machynlleth train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Birkenhead Central station.
The best way to get from Birkenhead to Machynlleth is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Birkenhead Central to Machynlleth via Chester and Shrewsbury in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grange Road East to Clock via Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 5, and Eldon Square 1 in around 7h 21m.
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- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Birkenhead Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- 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/
Bus from Grange Road East to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Birkenhead to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Railway Station.
Birkenhead to Machynlleth train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Machynlleth is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Birkenhead to Machynlleth.
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