There are 5 ways to get from Machynlleth to Neath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Neathtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 48m£79–141Drive 81.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Neathcar 81.4 mi
2h 25m£20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Neathtrain
5h 16m£21–41Bus via Brecon
- Take the bus from Red Lion to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Neath stationbus T6
5h 36mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus T1c
6h 3m
Machynlleth to Neath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Neath is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Neath is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Neath station. However, there are services departing from Red Lion and arriving at Neath station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Brecon Interchange 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Neath. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Neath via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Neath is 205 miles. The road distance is 81.8 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Neath without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Machynlleth to Neath, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Neath bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Red Lion station.
Machynlleth to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Neath is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Brecon, which costs and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Neath via Shrewsbury in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Red Lion to Neath station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Brecon Interchange 5 in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Red Lion to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
- Phone
- 02920 442040
- Website
- adventuretravel.cymru
Bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Neath station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- adventuretravel.cymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Machynlleth to Neath bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station.
Machynlleth to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Neath is 82 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Machynlleth to Neath.
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