What is the cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Machynlleth?

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Machynlleth is to bus via Cardigan which costs £11 - £15 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Llanelli to Machynlleth?

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from West End and arriving at Machynlleth Town Clock via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Llanelli and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Machynlleth?

The distance between Llanelli and Machynlleth is 90 miles. The road distance is 79.3 miles.

How do I travel from Llanelli to Machynlleth without a car?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Machynlleth without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Llanelli to Machynlleth?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Llanelli to Machynlleth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Machynlleth bus from?

Llanelli to Machynlleth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from West End station.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Machynlleth train from?

Llanelli to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.

Train or bus from Llanelli to Machynlleth?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Machynlleth is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Llanelli to Machynlleth bus arrive?

Llanelli to Machynlleth bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Llanelli to Machynlleth train arrive?

Llanelli to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Llanelli to Machynlleth?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Machynlleth is 79 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Llanelli to Machynlleth.

How do I get a train ticket from Llanelli to Machynlleth?

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Where can I stay near Machynlleth?

There are 849+ hotels available in Machynlleth.

Llanelli to Machynlleth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Llanelli to Machynlleth by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
4h 36m
Bus via Cardigan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2bus 195 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Finch Square Abus 460
3. Take the bus from Finch Square C to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
8h 6m
£11–15
Train
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 1m
£66–112
Drive 78.8 mi
1. Drive from Llanelli to Machynllethcar 78.8 mi
2h 10m
£20–28
Bus via West End
1. Take the bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2bus 195 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Machynlleth Town Clockbus T2 / ...
5h 31m
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2bus 195 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
6h 19m
£16–23

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Llanelli to Machynlleth.

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Distance: 89.5 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?

Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 once daily, and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Llanelli to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 6h 1m.

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