There are 4 ways to get from Barmouth to Bristol by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 17m£66–118Drive 141.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barmouth to Bristolcar 141.3 mi
3h 24m£36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
9h 55mBus, train
- Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus Taith
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Parkwaytrain Carmarthen - London Paddington / ...
10h 6m
Barmouth to Bristol by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barmouth to Bristol is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Barmouth to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Barmouth to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Last Inn and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Eldon Square 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and Cardiff - North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Barmouth to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Barmouth and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Barmouth and Bristol is 207 miles. The road distance is 142.1 miles.
The best way to get from Barmouth to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Barmouth to Bristol, including transfers.
Barmouth to Bristol bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Eldon Square 1 station.
Barmouth to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barmouth station.
The best way to get from Barmouth to Bristol is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Barmouth, Wales and Bristol, England?
You can take a train from Barmouth to Bristol Temple Meads via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Last Inn to Bristol Bus Station via Eldon Square 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Tresillian Way, and Cardiff - North Road in around 9h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barmouth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Barmouth to Bristol bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.
Barmouth to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barmouth to Bristol is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Barmouth to Bristol.
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