There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Capel Curig by train, bus, or car
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Train via Stafford
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
6h 34m£89–141Drive 167.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Capel Curigcar 167.9 mi
3h 44m£42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
- Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Capel Curigbus T10
9h 2mTrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h 9m£76–134
Bristol to Capel Curig by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Capel Curig is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Capel Curig is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Capel Curig. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Capel Curig via Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Capel Curig. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Bristol and Capel Curig is 240 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Capel Curig without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 34m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Bristol to Capel Curig, including transfers.
Bristol to Capel Curig bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Capel Curig train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Capel Curig is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 34m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Capel Curig, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Capel Curig via Stafford, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor station in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Capel Curig via Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Capel Curig bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Capel Curig train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Capel Curig is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Bristol to Capel Curig.
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