There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Machynlleth by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
5h 25m£49–116Drive 207.8 mi
- Drive from Carlisle to Machynlleth207.8 mi
3h 54m£52–74Steam train, bus
- Take the train from Carlisle to ChesterThe Dalesman West
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
10h
Carlisle to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Carlisle and Machynlleth is 234 miles. The road distance is 209 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Carlisle to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Carlisle to Machynlleth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Machynlleth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Machynlleth is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Carlisle to Machynlleth.
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What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Carlisle to Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- 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
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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