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Cardiff to Machynlleth

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47 м

Turn left onto Quay Street

Quay Street, 48 м

48 м

Turn right onto Westgate Street

Westgate Street, 224 м

224 м

Turn right onto Westgate Street

Westgate Street, 37 м

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Turn slight left onto Castle Street

Castle Street, 250 м

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Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

gwr.feedback@gwr.com

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

1h 46m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$51.90–$120.25

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$51.90–$82.28

Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth

Ave. Duration:

1h 14m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$29.11–$45.57

Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen

Ave. Duration:

1h 46m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$37.97–$58.23

Bus operators

First South & West Wales

Phone:

+44 1792 57 22 55

Website:

firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales

Bus from Carmarthen station to The

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Hourly

Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Hourly

Evans Coaches Tregaron

Phone:

0114 22 11 282

Website:

traveline.info

Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Mid Wales Travel

Phone:

+44 1970 828288

Email:

enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk

Website:

midwalestravel.co.uk/

Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Machynlleth is to drive which costs $33.70 - $50 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave and arriving at Machynlleth Town Clock via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Machynlleth?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

The distance between Cardiff and Machynlleth is 267 km. The road distance is 176.7 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Machynlleth without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Cardiff to Machynlleth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Machynlleth bus from?

Cardiff to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Machynlleth train from?

Cardiff to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Machynlleth is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Machynlleth bus arrive?

Cardiff to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Cardiff to Machynlleth train arrive?

Cardiff to Machynlleth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Machynlleth is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Cardiff to Machynlleth.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

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Where can I stay near Machynlleth?

There are 813+ hotels available in Machynlleth. Prices start at $83.90 per night.

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Plas Dolguog

Plas Dolguog, Machynlleth

Fine

8.4

The White Lion Hotel

10 Heol Pentrerhedyn, Machynlleth

Fine

7.7

Wynnstay Hotel

Heol Maengwyn, Powys, Machynlleth

Fine

7.8

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Centre for Alternative Technology

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) (Welsh: Canolfan y Dechnoleg Amgen) is an eco-centre in Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales dedicated to demonstrating and teaching sustainable development. CAT, despite its name, no longer concentrates its efforts exclusively on alternative technology, but provides information on all aspects of sustainable living. It is open to visitors, offers postgraduate degrees as well as shorter residential and one day courses, and publishes information on renewable energy, sustainable architecture, organic farming, gardening, and sustainable living. CAT also runs education programmes for schools and sells environmentally friendly items through its on-site shop, restaurant and mail order department.

Machynlleth Station

Machynlleth railway station is on the Cambrian Line in mid-Wales, serving the town of Machynlleth. It was built by the Newtown and Machynlleth Railway (N&MR) and subsequently passed into the ownership of the Cambrian Railways, the Great Western Railway, Western Region of British Railways and London Midland Region of British Railways. It is notable in that there are 22 miles (35 km) separating this station and Caersws, the longest distance between two intermediate stations in Wales.

Talyllyn Railway

The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow-gauge railway in Wales running for 7+1⁄4 miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. Despite severe underinvestment, the line remained open, and in 1951 it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers.

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Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

First South & West Wales

Evans Coaches Tregaron

Mid Wales Travel

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What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Machynlleth?

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Machynlleth?

How far is it from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

How do I travel from Cardiff to Machynlleth without a car?

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Machynlleth bus from?

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Machynlleth train from?

Train or bus from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

Where does the Cardiff to Machynlleth bus arrive?

Where does the Cardiff to Machynlleth train arrive?

Can I drive from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Machynlleth?

Where can I stay near Machynlleth?