There are 4 ways to get from Bridgend to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bridgend to ShrewsburyMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to MachynllethBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 37m£50–93Drive 104.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bridgend to Machynlleth104.5 mi
2h 31m£27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
4h 39mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black LionT1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
5h 41m
Bridgend to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Machynlleth Town Clock via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Bridgend and Machynlleth is 187 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Bridgend to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Bridgend to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
Bridgend to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Machynlleth is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 30m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bridgend to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–28
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bridgend to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bridgend to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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
Bridgend to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Bridgend to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Machynlleth is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Bridgend to Machynlleth.
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