There are 5 ways to get from Frome to Machynlleth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Frome to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
5h 58m£79–140Drive 137.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Frome to Machynllethcar 137.6 mi
3h 37m£34–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Bath Spa to Carmarthentrain London Paddington - Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Red Lionbus Taith
8h 43mBus, train
- Take the bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to Bus Stationbus D2 / ...
- Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
7h 2m£68–117Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 804
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
10h 26m
Frome to Machynlleth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Frome to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Frome to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Frome to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Memorial Theatre Complex and arriving at Machynlleth Town Clock via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Frome to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Frome and arriving at Machynlleth via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Frome and Machynlleth is 227 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.
The best way to get from Frome to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Frome to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Frome to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Frome to Machynlleth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Frome station.
The best way to get from Frome to Machynlleth is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 26m.
What companies run services between Frome, Somerset, England and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Frome to Machynlleth via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to Machynlleth Town Clock via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 10h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Frome to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Red Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Frome to Machynlleth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Frome to Machynlleth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frome to Machynlleth is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Frome to Machynlleth.
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