There are 3 ways to get from Rhondda to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
5h 30m£42–106Drive 91.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rhondda to Machynlleth91.2 mi
2h 26m£23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms HotelX85
6h 38m
Rhondda to Machynlleth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rhondda to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhondda to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Rhondda Hotel and arriving at Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Aberdare Bus Station Stand 11, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Rhondda and arriving at Machynlleth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Rhondda and Machynlleth is 186 miles. The road distance is 91.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Rhondda to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Rhondda to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2.
Rhondda to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Machynlleth is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Rhondda, Wales and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Machynlleth via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rhondda Hotel to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Aberdare Bus Station Stand 11, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, and Newtown Bus Station in around 6h 38m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rhondda to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Rhondda to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhondda to Machynlleth is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Rhondda to Machynlleth.
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