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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Barmouth by train, bus, 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 47m
    £83–132

  2. Drive  140.9 mi

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

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    4. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Last Innbus bus T3 / ...
    9h 29m

  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 6m
    £67–124

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    9h 53m

Bristol to Barmouth by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Last Inn via Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 9h 29m.

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