The Writers’ Cabin is three miles from Machynlleth, situated in the mid-west of Wales. Upon booking, we’ll send you a Google Pin and link to What 3 Words so you can plan your route, if coming by car. The village closest to the Cabin is called Penegoes and it is situated up a single track road which is narrow in places. Off-road parking near the Cabin is available. Other travel options include:

Rail

Machynlleth is on a train line from Birmingham New Street via Shrewsbury. You can pre-book rail tickets and check train times on the National Rail website. Machynlleth is approximately 4.5 hours from London Euston and 2.5 hours from Birmingham New Street. The service is operated by Transport for Wales.

Approximate train journey times are as follows:

• Birmingham – 2 hours 20 minutes
• London – 4.5 hours
• Cardiff – 4 hours
• Bristol – 4 hours
• Newcastle – 6 hours
• Glasgow – 6 hours
• Manchester – 3 hours 15 minutes
• Aberystwyth – 35 mins
• Shrewsbury – 1 hour 15 minuntes

Bus

Bus routes operated by Lloyds Coaches travel to Machynlleth including to Dolgellau, Wrexham, Newtown, Tywyn and Aberystwyth. Visit Travel Line Cymru and Lloyds Coaches for timetables.

Air

If onwards travel after arriving by aeroplane is via public transport, then Machynlleth is around 3-5 hours away from most international airports in the UK such as Birmingham (closest), Cardiff, Manchester and those in London.

Taxis

There is a very limited taxi service in Machynlleth, with most operators only operating with pre-booking advised during 9am – 3pm. We will send you details upon booking and guest pick-up by us is always available, on request.