There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Neath by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Wynnstay Arms Hotel to Carmarthen stationbus Taith
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Neathtrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
4h 12mDrive 81.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Neathcar 81.4 mi
2h 26m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Neathtrain Shrewsbury - Milford Haven / ...
4h 48m£65–112Bus
- Take the bus from Wynnstay Arms Hotel to Carmarthen stationbus Taith
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 508
5h 29m
Machynlleth to Neath by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Neath is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Neath is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Neath. However, there are services departing from Wynnstay Arms Hotel and arriving at Alfred Street via Rose and Crown and Swansea Bus Station Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
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 106 miles. The road distance is 81.8 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Neath without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Machynlleth to Neath, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Neath bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Wynnstay Arms Hotel 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 £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 29m.
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 Wynnstay Arms Hotel to Alfred Street via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, and Swansea Bus Station Stand E in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- 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 Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Wynnstay Arms Hotel to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- 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 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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Machynlleth to Neath bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen 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 26m to drive from Machynlleth to Neath.
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