There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Llanberis Pass by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dovey Junction to Minfforddtrain Machynlleth - Pwllheli
3h 34m£89–115Bus via North Parade
cheapest- Take the bus from North Parade to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
4h 58m£12–16Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
- Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Pont Gromlechbus S1
4h 17mDrive 70.7 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Llanberis Passcar 70.7 mi
1h 38m£18–26
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Llanberis Pass is to bus via North Parade which costs £12 - £16 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Llanberis Pass is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Llanberis Pass. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and arriving at Pont Gromlech via Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Llanberis Pass. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Minffordd via Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Llanberis Pass is 73 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Llanberis Pass without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £85 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Aberystwyth to Llanberis Pass, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Llanberis Pass bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6.
Aberystwyth to Llanberis Pass train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Dovey Junction station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Llanberis Pass is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £85 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Llanberis Pass, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Dovey Junction to Minffordd every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–21 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Pont Gromlech via Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Dovey Junction to Minffordd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- 01248 722 694
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gwynfor Coaches
Bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Pont Gromlech
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Gwynfor Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from North Parade to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–13
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Aberystwyth to Llanberis Pass bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B.
Aberystwyth to Llanberis Pass train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Minffordd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Llanberis Pass is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Aberystwyth to Llanberis Pass.
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