There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Machynlleth by car ferry, car, bus, train, or ferry
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Drive from Holyhead to Machynlleth
5h 13m£49–74Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to ClockT2
8h 18mCar ferry, train
- Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
9h 24m£73–109Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to ClockT2
8h 24mFerry, bus via Holyhead
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to ClockT2
8h 32mFerry, train
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
- Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
9h 38m£81–112
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Machynlleth is to car ferry and drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Machynlleth is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £45 - £75.
The distance between Dublin and Machynlleth is 149 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin to Machynlleth without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 8h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Dublin to Machynlleth, including transfers.
There are 840+ hotels available in Machynlleth.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Machynlleth, Wales?
There is no direct connection from Dublin to Machynlleth. However, you can take the car ferry to Holyhead then drive to Machynlleth. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Clock via Holyhead, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 8h 18m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £165–180
- On Foot
- £35–45
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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