There are 3 ways to get from Machynlleth to Neath by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Park Avenue to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen stationbus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Neathtrain
4h 29m£26–47Drive 81.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Neathcar 81.4 mi
2h 25m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Neathtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 50m£66–112
Machynlleth to Neath by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Neath is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Neath is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £20 - £30.
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 50m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Neath is 114 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 29m and costs £26 - £50.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Machynlleth to Neath, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth 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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What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Neath via Shrewsbury in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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 38m
- 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 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Park Avenue 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 station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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