There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Towyn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Rhyltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 1m£45–75Bus, line 5 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T2
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Clifton Road Stop Zbus 5 / ...
6h 21m£10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Red Lion to Bangor stationbus Taith
4h 2mDrive 64.5 mi
- Drive from Machynlleth to Towyncar 64.5 mi
1h 40m£16–24
Machynlleth to Towyn by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Towyn is to bus and line 5 bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Towyn is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Towyn. However, there are services departing from Red Lion and arriving at Wendover Inn via Central Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Towyn. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Rhyl via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Towyn is 136 miles. The road distance is 64.9 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Towyn without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Machynlleth to Towyn, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Towyn bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Red Lion station.
Machynlleth to Towyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Towyn is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Towyn, Conwy, Wales?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Towyn Way West via Shrewsbury, Rhyl, and Rhyl Bus Station Stand A in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, TaithCymru operates a bus from Red Lion to Bangor station every 3 hours, and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Rhyl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Red Lion to Bangor station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Clifton Road Stop Z
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Machynlleth to Towyn bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Bangor station.
Machynlleth to Towyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Towyn is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Machynlleth to Towyn.
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