There are 2 ways to get from Leicester to Machynlleth by train or car
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Leicester to Machynlleth by train
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The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Leicester and Machynlleth is 143 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £23 - £65.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Leicester to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Leicester to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Machynlleth is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Leicester to Machynlleth.
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What companies run services between Leicester, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Leicester to Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 16m.
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–28
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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