There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Cardiff 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 Cardiff CentralCrewe - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 38m£44–101Drive 103.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Cardiff103.2 mi
2h 32m£26–38Bus 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 Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJX4
5h 57mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
6h 3m
Machynlleth to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Cardiff is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Clock and arriving at Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Cardiff is 167 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Machynlleth to Cardiff, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Clock station.
Machynlleth to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Newtown, which costs and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clock to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- 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 Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road Stop GJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Machynlleth to Cardiff bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station.
Machynlleth to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Cardiff is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Machynlleth to Cardiff.
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