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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth is to bus via Cardigan which costs £8 - £12 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from St Peters Church and arriving at Machynlleth Town Clock via The Black Lion and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Machynlleth?

The distance between Carmarthen and Machynlleth is 70 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Machynlleth bus from?

Carmarthen to Machynlleth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from St Peters Church station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Machynlleth train from?

Carmarthen to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Machynlleth?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Machynlleth is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Machynlleth bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Machynlleth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Machynlleth train arrive?

Carmarthen to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Machynlleth?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Machynlleth is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Carmarthen to Machynlleth.

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

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Where can I stay near Machynlleth?

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to MachynllethAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
3h 10m
Bus via Cardigan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square A460
2. Take the bus from Finch Square C to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T5
5h 11m
£8–12
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to ShrewsburyMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to MachynllethBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 6m
£82–115
Drive 62.3 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Machynlleth62.3 mi
1h 46m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Peters Church to The Black LionT1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Machynlleth Town ClockT2 / ...
3h 39m

Carmarthen to Machynlleth by train

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Distance: 69.2 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Peters Church to Machynlleth Town Clock via The Black Lion and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 3h 39m.

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