There are 3 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 41m£74–108Drive 92 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Port Talbotcar 92 mi
2h 16m£23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6bus T1c
4h 43m
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 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 41m.
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 41m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Machynlleth to Port Talbot, including transfers.
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 41m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 43m.
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.
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 41m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 once daily, and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £23–35
Train from Shrewsbury to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
- 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
- Once daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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