There are 4 ways to get from Leeds 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 Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
5h 14m£54–91Drive 147.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leeds to Machynllethcar 147.4 mi
2h 56m£37–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
- Take the train from Welshpool to Machynllethtrain
8h 8m£40–69Train via Chester
- Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
6h 13m£63–111
Leeds to Machynlleth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Machynlleth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Leeds and Machynlleth is 168 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Leeds to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Leeds to Machynlleth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Machynlleth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Machynlleth is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Leeds to Machynlleth.
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What companies run services between Leeds, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Leeds to Machynlleth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury in around 5h 14m.
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- 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
Train from Welshpool to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- 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
Train from Leeds to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- 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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