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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Machynlleth Town Clock via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Bristol to Machynlleth?

The distance between Bristol and Machynlleth is 193 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Bristol to Machynlleth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Machynlleth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Machynlleth train from?

Bristol to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Machynlleth?

The best way to get from Bristol to Machynlleth is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Bristol to Machynlleth bus arrive?

Bristol to Machynlleth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Bristol to Machynlleth train arrive?

Bristol to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Machynlleth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Machynlleth is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Bristol to Machynlleth.

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

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Where can I stay near Machynlleth?

There are 835+ hotels available in Machynlleth.

Bristol to Machynlleth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to MachynllethBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 38m
£38–113
Drive 116.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Machynlleth116.7 mi
2h 52m
£29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to CarmarthenLondon Paddington - Carmarthen
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
7h 59m
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
4h 57m
£47–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn OdeonUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
8h 10m

Bristol to Machynlleth by train

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Distance: 192.2 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Machynlleth Town Clock via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 10m.

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