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How to get fromPreston to Machynllethby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4h 12m
    £39–113

  2. Drive 112.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Machynllethcar car 112.7 mi
    2h 46m
    £28–40

  3. Train, line 1 bus, bus via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Clockbus bus T2 / ...
    6h 1m

  4. Train, line 1 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Clockbus bus T2 / ...
    6h 45m

Preston to Machynlleth by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Machynlleth, Wales?

You can take a train from Preston to Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury in around 4h 12m.

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