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How to get fromChippenham to Machynllethby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    5h 31m
    £75–133

  2. Drive  131.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chippenham to Machynllethcar car 131.7 mi
    3h 9m
    £33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Bridge to Sarn Odeonbus bus 804
    2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    8h 26m

  4. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    5h 43m
    £68–123

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Machynlleth Town Clockbus bus 1
    7h 49m

Chippenham to Machynlleth by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Chippenham, Wiltshire, England and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a train from Chippenham to Machynlleth via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Bridge to Machynlleth Town Clock via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 26m.

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