What is the cheapest way to get from Fort William to Machynlleth?

The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Machynlleth is to bus and fly and train which costs £65 - £150 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort William to Machynlleth?

The fastest way to get from Fort William to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 7h 29m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Fort William and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort William station to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Clock via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Car Park and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Fort William and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Machynlleth via Glasgow Central, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

How far is it from Fort William to Machynlleth?

The distance between Fort William and Machynlleth is 452 miles. The road distance is 407.1 miles.

How do I travel from Fort William to Machynlleth without a car?

The best way to get from Fort William to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs £75 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Fort William to Machynlleth?

It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Fort William to Machynlleth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Machynlleth bus from?

Fort William to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Fort William to Machynlleth train from?

Fort William to Machynlleth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.

Train or bus from Fort William to Machynlleth?

The best way to get from Fort William to Machynlleth is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs £75 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 8m.

Where does the Fort William to Machynlleth bus arrive?

Fort William to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Fort William to Machynlleth train arrive?

Fort William to Machynlleth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Fort William to Machynlleth?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Machynlleth is 407 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Fort William to Machynlleth.

How do I get a train ticket from Fort William to Machynlleth?

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Fort William to Machynlleth - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Fort William to Machynlleth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
11h 32m
£75–239
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynlleth
8h 33m
£65–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station914 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Car ParkT8
5. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
16h 8m
Drive 404.8 mi
1. Drive from Fort William to Machynlleth404.8 mi
7h 29m
£100–145
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Haymarket StationE4 / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
11h 49m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynlleth
9h 11m
£70–157
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
10h 35m
£85–220
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from An Aird One to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
11h 18m
£91–230
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
10h 28m
£135–292

Fort William to Machynlleth by train and foot

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11h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 449.5 mi
Duration: 11h 32m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a train from Fort William to Machynlleth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Clock via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Car Park, and Eldon Square 1 in around 16h 8m.

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