There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 43m£74–135Drive 92 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Port Talbotcar 92 mi
2h 16m£23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Clock to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2 / ...
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus T1c
5hBus, 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 Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
5h 29m£23–46
Machynlleth to Port Talbot by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Port Talbot is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Port Talbot is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Clock and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Port Talbot. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Port Talbot is 199 miles. The road distance is 92.5 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Port Talbot without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Machynlleth to Port Talbot, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Clock station.
Machynlleth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Port Talbot is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Port Talbot, Wales?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Port Talbot Parkway via Shrewsbury in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clock to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 5h.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Clock to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- 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 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Machynlleth to Port Talbot bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Machynlleth to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Port Talbot is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Machynlleth to Port Talbot.
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