How do I get there?
That depends on where you are coming from, but rail and car are likely to be the most sensible options. If you have no idea where Machynlleth is, have a look here.
As Machynlleth is on a direct train line from Birmingham then rail travel is a great way to get to the festival, taking in some beautiful scenery along the way. It is a 5 minute walk from the station to the town centre and festival hub.
Guide train journey times are as follows:
Newcastle – 6 hours
Glasgow – 5 hours 45 minutes
London – 4 hours
Bristol – 4 hours
Cardiff – 3 hours 20 mins
Manchester – 3 hours 15 mins
Birmingham – 2 hours 20 mins
Aberystwyth – 35 mins
If you are looking at travelling by car then please consider car sharing. By travelling in a full car, festival-goers carbon emissions become comparable to taking the train and it’s a great way to save money.
With Go Car Share, you can see if your friends are coming to the festival, find like-minded people to travel with, and check people out before agreeing to share. So if you’re driving, or need a lift, click here and share the journey!
Approximate travelling times through the beautiful Welsh countryside from various locations are as follows:
London – 4 hours 30 mins
Cardiff – 2 hours 40 mins
Manchester – 2 hours 30 mins
Birmingham – 2 hours 15 mins
Aberystwyth – 25 mins
Click here to get directions via the AA route planner.
