There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 50m£108–167Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
- Take the train from Welshpool to Machynllethtrain
9h 38m£44–82Drive 188.2 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Machynllethcar 188.2 mi
3h 58m£47–68Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
7h 11m£103–181
Exeter to Machynlleth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Exeter and Machynlleth is 269 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Exeter to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Exeter to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Machynlleth is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Exeter to Machynlleth.
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 50m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Welshpool to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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