There are 3 ways to get from Gloucester to Machynlleth by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 18m£58–94Drive 103.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gloucester to Machynllethcar 103.9 mi
2h 26m£26–38Line 33 bus, train
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Roadbus 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Stationbus 33
- Take the train from Hereford to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
5h 52m£43–69
Gloucester to Machynlleth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Gloucester and Machynlleth is 156 miles. The road distance is 104.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Gloucester to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Gloucester to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Machynlleth is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Gloucester to Machynlleth.
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What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 18m.
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- 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 Hereford to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- 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
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
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