How do I get there?
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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.
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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!
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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.