There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Machynlleth by train or car
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Manchester to Machynlleth by train
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The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Manchester and Machynlleth is 124 miles. The road distance is 110.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Manchester to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Manchester to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Machynlleth is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Manchester to Machynlleth.
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Machynlleth via Shrewsbury in around 3h 23m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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