X85 Machynlleth to Newtown via Caersws, Trehafren
Operated by Lloyds Coaches. First bus 07:24, last bus 20:30. 15 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different X85? 4 other bus routes are numbered X85 elsewhere in the UK — see every X85 bus timetable by area.
- On college days bus goes into Coleg Powys Campus. — 15:55 towards Newtown, Bus Station, 08:33 towards Machynlleth, Train Station Turn
| Stop | 07:24 | 08:34 | 10:34 | 12:34 | 14:34 | 15:55 | 16:34 | 19:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Depot (opp) | 07:24 | 08:34 | 10:34 | 12:34 | 14:34 | · | 16:34 | 19:20 |
| Red Lion (o/s) | 07:27 | 08:37 | 10:37 | 12:37 | 14:37 | · | 16:37 | 19:23 |
| Fronheulog Terrace (nr) | 07:31 | 08:41 | 10:41 | 12:41 | 14:41 | · | 16:41 | 19:27 |
| Pont Abergwydol (after) | 07:33 | 08:43 | 10:43 | 12:43 | 14:43 | · | 16:43 | 19:29 |
| Cemmaes Road Garage (opp) | 07:36 | 08:46 | 10:46 | 12:46 | 14:46 | · | 16:46 | 19:32 |
| Glantwymyn (opp) | 07:36 | 08:46 | 10:46 | 12:46 | 14:46 | · | 16:46 | 19:32 |
| Commins Coch Terrace (o/s) | 07:39 | 08:49 | 10:49 | 12:49 | 14:49 | · | 16:49 | 19:35 |
| Wynnstay Arms (o/s) | 07:46 | 08:56 | 10:56 | 12:56 | 14:56 | · | 16:56 | 19:42 |
| Dolfach (nr) | 07:48 | 08:58 | 10:58 | 12:58 | 14:58 | · | 16:58 | 19:44 |
| Talerddig (nr) | 07:51 | 09:01 | 11:01 | 13:01 | 15:01 | · | 17:01 | 19:47 |
| Aleppo Hotel (opp) | 07:57 | 09:07 | 11:07 | 13:07 | 15:07 | · | 17:07 | 19:53 |
| Clatter Primary School (opp) | 08:02 | 09:12 | 11:12 | 13:12 | 15:12 | · | 17:12 | 19:58 |
| Pontdolgoch | 08:03 | 09:13 | 11:13 | 13:13 | 15:13 | · | 17:13 | 19:59 |
| Llanwnog (o/s) | 08:06 | 09:16 | 11:16 | 13:16 | 15:16 | · | 17:16 | 20:02 |
| Buck Inn (o/s) | 08:11 | 09:21 | 11:21 | 13:21 | 15:21 | · | 17:21 | 20:07 |
| Newtown College (o/s) | 08:20 | 09:30 | 11:30 | 13:30 | 15:30 | · | 17:30 | 20:16 |
| Newtown College (in) | 08:21 | · | · | · | · | 15:55 | · | · |
| Hill View Close (after) | 08:26 | 09:32 | 11:32 | 13:32 | 15:32 | 15:57 | 17:32 | 20:18 |
| Newtown Bus Station | 08:31 | 09:36 | 11:36 | 13:36 | 15:36 | 16:01 | 17:36 | 20:22 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Lloyds Coaches before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (18 journeys in both directions together, against 15), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Lloyds Coaches before you travel.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Friday (18 journeys in both directions together, against 15), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Lloyds Coaches before you travel.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Newtown: 7 journeys, first 07:24 towards Machynlleth: 7 journeys, first 08:33
- Monday, 28 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Monday (18 journeys in both directions together, against 15), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Lloyds Coaches before you travel.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Tuesday (18 journeys in both directions together, against 15), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Lloyds Coaches before you travel.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Wednesday (18 journeys in both directions together, against 15), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Lloyds Coaches before you travel.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Thursday (18 journeys in both directions together, against 15), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Lloyds Coaches before you travel.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data lists more buses on this date than on an ordinary Friday (18 journeys in both directions together, against 15), which usually means two timetables have been added together by mistake. Check with Lloyds Coaches before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route X85
X85 towards Newtown
All 28 stops
- Bus Depot (opp) Machynlleth
- Red Lion (o/s) Machynlleth
- Ysbyty Bro Ddyfi (o/s) Machynlleth
- Bryn-y-Gog (after) Machynlleth
- Fronheulog Terrace (nr) Penegoes
- Pont Abergwydol (after) Abercegir
- Cemmaes Road Garage (opp) Cemmaes Road
- Glantwymyn (opp) Glantwymyn
- Commins Coch Terrace (o/s) Commins Coch
- Wynnstay Arms (o/s) Llanbrynmair
- Dolfach (nr) Dolfach
- Talerddig (nr) Talerddig
- Pont Perthyncwys (after) Carno
- Carno Spar Carno
- Aleppo Hotel (opp) Carno
- Clatter Primary School (opp) Clatter
- Pontdolgoch Pont Dol-Goch
- Llanwnog (o/s) Llanwnog
- Plas Maldwyn Caersws
- Buck Inn (o/s) Caersws
- La Crisalida Retreats Caersws
- Penstrowed Bridge (before) Newtown
- Newtown College (o/s) Mochdre
- Newtown College (in) Mochdre
- Flying Shuttle (nr) Trehafren
- Hill View Close (after) Trehafren
- Ladywell House (before) Newtown
- Newtown Bus Station Newtown
X85 towards Machynlleth
All 25 stops
- Newtown Bus Station Newtown
- Hill View Close (before) Trehafren
- Flying Shuttle (nr) Trehafren
- Newtown College (opp) Maesyrhandir
- Penstrowed Bridge (after) Newtown
- La Crisalida Retreats Caersws
- Buck Inn (opp) Caersws
- Plas Maldwyn Caersws
- Llanwnog (opp) Llanwnog
- Pontdolgoch Pont Dol-Goch
- Clatter Primary School (o/s) Clatter
- Aleppo Hotel (o/s) Carno
- Winllan Lane Carno
- Pont Perthyncwys (before) Carno
- Dolfach (nr) Dolfach
- Wynnstay Arms (opp) Llanbrynmair
- Commins Coch Terrace (opp) Commins Coch
- Cemmaes Road (nr) Glantwymyn
- Dovey Valley Hotel (opp) Cemmaes Road
- Pont Abergwydol (before) Abercegir
- Fronheulog Terrace (nr) Penegoes
- Bryn-y-Gog (before) Machynlleth
- Ysbyty Bro Ddyfi (opp) Machynlleth
- Wynnstay Arms Hotel (o/s) Machynlleth
- Bus Depot (o/s) Machynlleth
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X85 bus?
The first X85 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:24 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X85 bus?
The last X85 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X85 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Lloyds Coaches sets the fares on the X85. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the X85 bus?
The X85 is operated by Lloyds Coaches.
Timetable data from Lloyds Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.