There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Criccieth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Cricciethtrain
7h 47m£91–145Drive 161.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Cricciethcar 161.3 mi
3h 50m£40–58Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Drive from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Cricciethcar
8h 13m£46–80Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Cricciethtrain
8h 6m£75–137
Bristol to Criccieth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Criccieth is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Criccieth is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Criccieth. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Criccieth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Bristol and Criccieth is 243 miles. The road distance is 162.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Criccieth without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Bristol to Criccieth, including transfers.
Bristol to Criccieth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Criccieth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Criccieth is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Bristol to Criccieth.
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What companies run services between Bristol, England and Criccieth, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Criccieth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Criccieth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Criccieth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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