What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Machynlleth?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Machynlleth?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 6h and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Bus Station, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Machynlleth via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Penzance to Machynlleth?

The distance between Penzance and Machynlleth is 400 miles. The road distance is 292.5 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance to Machynlleth without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs £90 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Machynlleth?

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Penzance to Machynlleth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Machynlleth bus from?

Penzance to Machynlleth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Machynlleth train from?

Penzance to Machynlleth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Machynlleth?

The best way to get from Penzance to Machynlleth is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs £90 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Penzance to Machynlleth bus arrive?

Penzance to Machynlleth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Machynlleth train arrive?

Penzance to Machynlleth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Machynlleth?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Machynlleth is 292 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Penzance to Machynlleth.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Machynlleth?

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Where can I stay near Machynlleth?

There are 838+ hotels available in Machynlleth.

Penzance to Machynlleth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Penzance to Machynlleth by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
9h 31m
£91–250
Drive 290.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Penzance to Machynlleth290.8 mi
6h
£73–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms HotelX85
14h 16m
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
8h 54m
£91–312
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
11h 2m
£86–259
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchange404
2. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Central
3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
16h 9m
Bus, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
12h 39m
£102–416

Penzance to Machynlleth by train

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9h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 397.5 mi
Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a train from Penzance to Machynlleth via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, and Newtown Bus Station in around 14h 16m.

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