There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Bath 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 Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spa
4h 57m£64–130Drive 125.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Bath125.9 mi
3h 14m£32–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Clock to Newtown Bus StationX85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7T4
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spa
7h 49mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonT1c
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus StationUk940 / ...
8h 46m
Machynlleth to Bath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Bath is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Bath is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Clock and arriving at Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Bath. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Bath Spa via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Bath is 193 miles. The road distance is 126.7 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Bath without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Machynlleth to Bath, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Bath bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Machynlleth to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Bath is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Bath, England?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Bath Spa via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clock to Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, and Bus Station in around 8h 46m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Clock to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Machynlleth to Bath bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Machynlleth to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Bath is 127 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Machynlleth to Bath.
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