What is the cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay?

The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Machynlleth and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth Town Clock and arriving at Central Hotel via Bangor Bus Station Stand E and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Machynlleth and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay?

The distance between Machynlleth and Colwyn Bay is 144 miles. The road distance is 64.4 miles.

How do I travel from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £40 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay bus from?

Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Machynlleth Town Clock station.

Where do I catch the Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay train from?

Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.

Train or bus from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay?

The best way to get from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay bus arrive?

Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bangor Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay train arrive?

Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay?

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Where can I stay near Colwyn Bay?

There are 1874+ hotels available in Colwyn Bay.

Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Colwyn BayCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
3h 49m
£42–61
Drive 64 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay64 mi
1h 37m
£16–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
4h 17m
Bus, line 5 bus
1. Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Bangor Bus Station Stand BT2
2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Street5
4h 47m

Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay by train

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Distance: 142.7 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Machynlleth to Colwyn Bay via Shrewsbury in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, Lloyd's Coaches operates a bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Bangor Bus Station Stand B every 3 hours, and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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