There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Machynlleth by bus, train, or car
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Line 304 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1304
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
6h 1mDrive 109.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Machynlleth109.7 mi
2h 50m£28–40Line 304 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JW304
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
7h 42mLine 304 bus, bus via Newtown
- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1304
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms HotelX85
8h 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Machynlleth Town Clock via Tresillian Way and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Machynlleth is 185 miles. The road distance is 110.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Machynlleth without a car is to line 304 bus and train which takes 6h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Machynlleth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Machynlleth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Customhouse Street JW station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Machynlleth is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Machynlleth.
There are 839+ hotels available in Machynlleth.
What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Machynlleth Town Clock via Customhouse Street JW, Tresillian Way, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JW
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- 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/
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