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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Fairbourne 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 Fairbournetrain train
    6h 35m
    £82–131

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    4. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Stanley Roadbus bus G21
    9h 19m
    £30–51

  3. Drive  140.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Fairbournecar car 140.9 mi
    3h 24m
    £35–51

  4. Train, bus

    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 bus from Bus Depot to Stanley Roadbus bus G21
    7h
    £63–116

  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 Machynlleth Town Clock to Stanley Roadbus bus G21
    10h 10m

Bristol to Fairbourne by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fairbourne via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stanley Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 9h 19m.

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