There are 5 ways to get from Machynlleth to Llanelli by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Clock to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 to West Endbus 195 / ...
3h 54mBus via Lampeter
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 to St Ellyw`s Churchbus 195 / ...
4h 43m£12–13Train
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llanellitrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
5h 44m£55–92Drive 78.9 mi
- Drive from Machynlleth to Llanellicar 78.9 mi
2h 11m£20–28Bus via Aberystwyth
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus 1
3h 58m
Machynlleth to Llanelli by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Llanelli is to bus via Lampeter which costs £12 - £14 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Llanelli is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Clock and arriving at West End via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Llanelli. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Llanelli via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Llanelli is 87 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Llanelli without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Machynlleth to Llanelli, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Llanelli bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Clock station.
Machynlleth to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Llanelli is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Llanelli, Wales?
You can take a bus from Clock to West End via Carmarthen station and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Machynlleth to Llanelli via Shrewsbury in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Clock to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 to West End
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 to St Ellyw`s Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Evans Coaches Tregaron
- Phone
- +44 24 7666 6666
- enquiries@lewistaxis.co.uk
- Website
- Lewis Taxi
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Lewis Taxi
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Booking & Getting There
Machynlleth to Llanelli bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Machynlleth to Llanelli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Llanelli is 79 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Machynlleth to Llanelli.
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