There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 2m£39–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus X85
7h 25m£20–33Drive 133.3 mi
- Drive from Rugby to Machynllethcar 133.3 mi
2h 31m£34–49Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Rugby to Wolverhamptontrain London Euston - Wolverhampton / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 13m£44–73
Rugby to Machynlleth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Machynlleth is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station and Newtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Rugby and Machynlleth is 134 miles. The road distance is 134.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Rugby to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Rugby to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, depart from Cross Cheaping station.
Rugby to Machynlleth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Machynlleth is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Rugby to Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northcote Road to Wynnstay Arms Hotel via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station, and Newtown Bus Station in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Rugby to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Rugby to Machynlleth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Machynlleth is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Rugby to Machynlleth.
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