There are 5 ways to get from Neath to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Neath to Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black LionT1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
4h 58mDrive 81.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Neath to Machynlleth81.2 mi
2h 24m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
5h 20m£52–116Bus via Brecon
- Take the bus from Neath station to Brecon Interchange 5T6
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms HotelX85
5h 52mBus
- Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
6h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Neath station and arriving at Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Brecon Interchange 2 and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Machynlleth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Neath and Machynlleth is 112 miles. The road distance is 81.6 miles.
The best way to get from Neath to Machynlleth without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Neath to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Neath to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, depart from Neath station.
Neath to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.
The best way to get from Neath to Machynlleth is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Brecon, which costs and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Neath to Machynlleth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Brecon Interchange 2 and Newtown Bus Station in around 5h 52m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Neath to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Neath to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- 02920 442040
- Website
- adventuretravel.cymru
Bus from Neath station to Brecon Interchange 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Adventure Travel
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Neath to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Adventure Travel, arrive at Brecon Interchange 5 station.
Neath to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Machynlleth is 82 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Neath to Machynlleth.
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