There are 5 ways to get from Machynlleth to Bridgend by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to BridgendManchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
4h 55m£57–81Drive 104.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Bridgend104.8 mi
2h 32m£26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonT1c
5h 20mBus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black LionT1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationT1 / ...
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
5h 20mBus via Newtown
- 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 bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 12 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7172
8h 9m
Machynlleth to Bridgend by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Bridgend is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Bridgend is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Clock and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Bridgend via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Bridgend is 187 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £55 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Machynlleth to Bridgend, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Bridgend bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Machynlleth to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Bridgend is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Bridgend, Wales?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Bridgend via Shrewsbury in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 32m.
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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 Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- 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
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Clock to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Aberdare Bus Station Stand 12 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Machynlleth to Bridgend bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Machynlleth to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Bridgend is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Machynlleth to Bridgend.
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