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How to get fromEdinburgh to Machynllethby train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Machynlleth by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
    6h 38m
    £43–200

  2. Drive 299.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Machynllethcar299.5 mi
    5h 41m
    £75–109

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
    6h 20m
    £56–174

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
    7h 20m
    £61–190

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
    7h 9m
    £61–240

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
    8h 16m
    £72–220

Edinburgh to Machynlleth by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 6h 38m.

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