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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 41m
    £99–155

  2. Drive 140.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Barmouthcar car 140.9 mi
    3h 25m
    £35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon 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 18m

  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
    6h 57m
    £80–149

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    10h 42m

Bristol to Barmouth by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Last Inn via Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 9h 18m.

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