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How to get fromPenzance to Machynllethby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
    9h 30m
    £92–325

  2. Drive 290.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penzance to Machynllethcar290.8 mi
    6h
    £73–105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2busT4
    4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms HotelbusX85
    13h 54m

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
    11h 4m
    £98–245

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus404
    2. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT1c
    16h 11m

Penzance to Machynlleth by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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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 30m. 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 13h 54m.

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