There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to MachynllethBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 56m£50–144Drive 176.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Machynlleth176.4 mi
3h 42m£44–63Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
7h 49m
Reading to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Reading and Machynlleth is 202 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £50 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Reading to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Reading to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Machynlleth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Machynlleth is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Reading to Machynlleth.
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You can take a train from Reading to Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 56m.
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Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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