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How to get fromBristol to Barmouthby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Barmouth by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train
    3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    6h 48m
    £83–132

  2. Drive  140.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Barmouthcar car 140.9 mi
    3h 25m
    £35–51

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the taxi from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Barmouthtaxi taxi
    7h 48m
    £211–287

  4. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    7h 7m
    £67–124

Bristol to Barmouth by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Barmouth, Wales?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Barmouth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 48m.

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