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How to get fromMachynlleth to Rhayaderby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Rhayader by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 409 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Aberystwythtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Black Lion Hotelbus bus 409
    3h 26m
    £12–21

  2. Drive  31.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Machynlleth to Rhayadercar car 31.6 mi
    58 min
    £8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Machynlleth to Rhayadertaxi taxi 31.6 mi
    58 min
    £140–170

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Welshpooltrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D to Rhayader Central Car Parkbus bus X75
    3h 46m
    £18–28

Machynlleth to Rhayader by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Rhayader, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Machynlleth to Rhayader. However, you can take the train to Aberystwyth, walk to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, take the line 409 bus to Black Lion Hotel, then take the bus to Dolgerddon. Alternatively, you can drive from Machynlleth to Rhayader in around 58 min.

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