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 15m£67–123Drive 141.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barmouth to Bristolcar 141.3 mi
3h 24m£35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
9h 37m£43–78Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 54m£84–133
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 station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
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 15m.
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 15m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Barmouth to Bristol, including transfers.
Barmouth to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
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 15m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 37m.
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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barmouth to Bus Station via Dovey Junction, Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 37m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barmouth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- 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
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barmouth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- 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)
- 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
- £11–18
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barmouth to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
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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