There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Llanelli by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Aberystwyth
best- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus Taith
4h 6mDrive 78.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Llanellicar 78.9 mi
2h 12m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llanellitrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
6h 5m£55–92Bus
- Take the bus from Wynnstay Arms Hotel to Carmarthen stationbus Taith
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 to West Endbus 195 / ...
4h 17m
Machynlleth to Llanelli by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Llanelli is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Llanelli is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth station to Llanelli station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Carmarthen station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
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 6h 5m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Llanelli is 90 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Llanelli without a car is to bus via Aberystwyth which takes 4h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Machynlleth to Llanelli, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Llanelli bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.
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 via Aberystwyth which takes 4h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Llanelli, Wales?
TaithCymru operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station every 3 hours, and the journey takes 1h 44m. Mid Wales Travel also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Machynlleth to Llanelli via Shrewsbury in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Wynnstay Arms Hotel to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- 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
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2 to West End
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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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 12m to drive from Machynlleth to Llanelli.
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