There are 3 ways to get from Prestwich to Machynlleth by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ShrewsburyManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to MachynllethBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 30m£29–69Drive 109.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Prestwich to Machynlleth109.1 mi
2h 18m£28–40Tram, train, line 1 bus, bus
- Take the tram from Prestwich to Altrincham
- Take the train from Altrincham to Chester
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 71
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to ClockT2
7h 46m
Prestwich to Machynlleth by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwich to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Prestwich to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Machynlleth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Prestwich and Machynlleth is 129 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £29 - £70.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Prestwich to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Prestwich to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Prestwich to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwich to Machynlleth is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Prestwich to Machynlleth.
There are 841+ hotels available in Machynlleth.
What companies run services between Prestwich, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Prestwich to Machynlleth via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Shrewsbury in around 4h 30m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- 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
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Prestwich to Altrincham
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Altrincham to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–22
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Arriva Wales
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Clock
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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