There are 2 ways to get from Cheltenham to Machynlleth by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to MachynllethBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 58m£32–74Drive 110.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Machynlleth110.4 mi
2h 32m£28–40
Cheltenham to Machynlleth by train
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The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Machynlleth is 149 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £30 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Cheltenham to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Machynlleth is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cheltenham to Machynlleth.
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What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 58m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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