There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Chirk Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2h 39m£16–27Drive 56.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Chirk Castle56.8 mi
1h 20m£15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Eldon Square 1T2 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Parade Street 1T3 / ...
4h 24mBus via Coleg Meirion Dwyfor
- Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Coleg Meirion DwyforG21 / ...
- Take the bus from Coleg Meirion Dwyfor to Parade Street 1T3 / ...
5h 21m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Chirk Castle is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Chirk Castle is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Chirk Castle. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth Town Clock and arriving at Castle Mill via Eldon Square 1 and Parade Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Chirk Castle. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Chirk via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Chirk Castle is 83 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Chirk Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £15 - £27.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Machynlleth to Chirk Castle, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Chirk Castle bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Machynlleth Town Clock station.
Machynlleth to Chirk Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Chirk Castle is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £15 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Chirk Castle, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury every 2 hours. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Chirk Castle via Eldon Square 1, Parade Street 2, and Castle Mill in around 4h 24m.
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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/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Parade Street 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Coleg Meirion Dwyfor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Coleg Meirion Dwyfor to Parade Street 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Machynlleth to Chirk Castle bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.
Machynlleth to Chirk Castle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Chirk Castle is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Machynlleth to Chirk Castle.
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