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

The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Machynlleth and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Clock and arriving at Bus Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Kingsway GD and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Machynlleth and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Machynlleth to Barnstaple?

The distance between Machynlleth and Barnstaple is 308 miles. The road distance is 204.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Machynlleth to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Machynlleth to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machynlleth to Barnstaple bus from?

Machynlleth to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Clock station.

Where do I catch the Machynlleth to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Machynlleth to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Machynlleth to Barnstaple is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 46m.

Where does the Machynlleth to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Machynlleth to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station.

Where does the Machynlleth to Barnstaple train arrive?

Machynlleth to Barnstaple train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Machynlleth to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Barnstaple is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Machynlleth to Barnstaple.

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

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Machynlleth to Barnstaple - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Machynlleth to Barnstaple by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 32m
£62–176
Drive 203.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Machynlleth to Barnstaple203.5 mi
4h 20m
£51–74
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
11h 25m
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 1m
£87–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Clock to Newtown Bus StationX85
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7T4
3. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
11h 46m

Machynlleth to Barnstaple by train

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7h 32mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 306.3 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Machynlleth to Barnstaple via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clock to Bus Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Kingsway GD, and Bus Station in around 11h 46m.

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