The average train between Bristol and Blaenau Ffestiniog takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Blaenau Ffestiniog. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bristol and Blaenau Ffestiniog. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Blaenau Ffestiniog at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Blaenau Ffestiniog. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
Bristol to Blaenau Ffestiniog train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Blaenau Ffestiniog train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Blaenau Ffestiniog station.
Book your Bristol to Blaenau Ffestiniog train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bristol and Blaenau Ffestiniog is 194.1 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Blaenau Ffestiniog via Stafford and Llandudno Junction in around 6h 42m.