There are 3 ways to get from Ludlow to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ludlow to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to MachynllethBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2h 41m£25–37Drive 62.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ludlow to Machynlleth62.1 mi
1h 23m£16–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Compasses Inn to Bus Station435
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to MachynllethBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 29m
Ludlow to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Ludlow and Machynlleth is 88 miles. The road distance is 62.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ludlow to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £24 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Ludlow to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Ludlow to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.
Ludlow to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Machynlleth is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Ludlow to Machynlleth.
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What companies run services between Ludlow, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Ludlow to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Ludlow to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01743 791208
- hayley@minsterleymotors.co.uk
- Website
- minsterleymotors.co.uk
Bus from Compasses Inn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.minsterleymotors.co.uk/
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