By train
Machynlleth is on the Birmingham to Aberystwyth train line, which can be also accessed via Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton. This line is served by Arriva Wales trains.To support sustainable transport we now offer half price admission on production of a valid train ticket to Machynlleth. The Visitor Centre is about three miles north of the Machynlleth train station, so you can continue your journey by bus, taxi, bicycle or on foot. If you arrive by person-powered or public transport you will receive £1 off the normal entry price.
On the bus
Buses travel from Machynlleth to CAT approximately every hour from Monday through to Saturday. There are less frequent services on Sundays, with four buses a day. In Machynlleth you can catch the bus beside the clock tower in the centre of town or next to the train station. From the main entrance of the train station turn right and continue down the slope to the main road. The bus stop is located on the opposite side of the road in front of the bus depot.
Sometimes there is a substantial wait between connecting trains and buses. If you find you need to wait a while, you could pop into the centre of Machynlleth (5 minutes walk from the train station) and keep youself entertained in the wide variety of shops, pubs and cafes the town has to offer - Amongst them, CAT's very own Quarry Cafe and Quarry Shop providing the local community with delicious wholefood meals and produce. When you're ready, you can take the bus up to CAT from the clock tower in the town centre.
Bus numbers 30, 32, X32 (Arriva Buses) and number 34 (Lloyds Coaches) serve the CAT Visitor Centre. The number 34 service passes the closest to CAT while the others stop by in the nearby village of Pantperthog, ten minutes walk from the entrance.
By bike or on foot
Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 8 passes via the rail station, right up to the entrance of the CAT Visitor Centre. This is a pleasant, albeit a little hilly, route. The journey takes less than half an hour by bike and a little over an hour on foot.
As you leave the station's main entrance turn right and right again under the railway bridge and proceed along the path on the left hand side of the road. As you near the river bridge, cross over the road again and continue through the gates and alongside the riverbank until you reach the footbridge on the left hand side. Cross over the footbridge and continue through the gate and along the pathway, until you reach the white cottage. Turn right onto the minor road and continue downhill across the stream. Take the first left, immediately after the bridge, and continue along this lane for approximately two miles. CAT Visitor Centre is clearly signposted on arrival.
Cycle parking is available on-site and bikes are available for hire in the town centre.
By taxi
For a taxi to or from the Visitor Centre call (01654) 702048.
By car
The Visitor Centre is located north of Machynlleth just off the A487 towards Dolgellau. It is clearly signposted from the main road. Car parking is available on site. If you would like to share your journey either by getting or giving someone a lift, visit www.liftshare.com
