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 Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
4h 55m£67–116Drive 125.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Bathcar 125.9 mi
3h 14m£32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Welshpooltrain
- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
7h 53m£39–66Bus, train
- Take the bus from Park Avenue to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bath Spatrain Carmarthen - London Paddington
7h 14m£63–117
Machynlleth to Bath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Bath is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Bath is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £50.
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 55m.
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 55m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Machynlleth to Bath, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Bath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth 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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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 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Park Avenue to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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