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Compare train and bus for London to Machynlleth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Machynlleth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Machynlleth:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Machynlleth costing on average $88.
Other travel options to Machynlleth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
The journey is about 45m faster (4h 8m by train vs 4h 53m by car) and roughly $9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($88 vs $97). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from London to Machynlleth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Machynlleth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:00 AM7h50London5:50 PMMachynlleth$691One-way0 transfers
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- 10:00 AM7h50London5:50 PMMachynlleth$691One-way0 transfers
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- 10:00 AM7h50London5:50 PMMachynlleth$691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Machynlleth:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Machynlleth costing on average $88.
Other travel options to Machynlleth take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Machynlleth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Machynlleth station (MCN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Aberystwyth, University.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast to go to Machynlleth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Machynlleth by bus.
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