There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Rhondda by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
4h 54m£52–111Drive 91.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Rhondda91.2 mi
2h 26m£23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Clock to Newtown Bus StationX85
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7T4
6h 27mBus, line 172 bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6T1c
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotel172
8h 47m
Machynlleth to Rhondda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Rhondda is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Rhondda is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Clock and arriving at Glynhafod Terminus via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7 and Aberdare Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Rhondda is 186 miles. The road distance is 91.7 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Machynlleth to Rhondda, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Rhondda bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Clock station.
Machynlleth to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Rhondda is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Rhondda, Wales?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Ystrad Rhondda via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clock to Glynhafod Terminus via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7, Aberdare Bus Station, and Aberdare Bus Station Stand 6 in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Rhondda
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Clock to Newtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
- 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
- 6 times a week
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 7 to Ferndale Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Machynlleth to Rhondda bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station.
Machynlleth to Rhondda train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Rhondda is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Machynlleth to Rhondda.
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