There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Gwynedd by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 19m£90–139Drive 139.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Gwyneddcar 139.9 mi
3h 24m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Ganllwyd Post Officebus T2
8h 54mTrain 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
6h 39m£71–131Train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Ganllwyd Post Officebus T2
9h 22m£58–106
Bristol to Gwynedd by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Gwynedd is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Gwynedd is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Gwynedd. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ganllwyd Post Office via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Gwynedd. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Bristol and Gwynedd is 215 miles. The road distance is 140.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Gwynedd without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Bristol to Gwynedd, including transfers.
Bristol to Gwynedd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Gwynedd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Gwynedd is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Gwynedd, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Ganllwyd Post Office via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ganllwyd Post Office via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 54m.
- 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
- £45–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Gwynedd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Bristol to Gwynedd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Gwynedd is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Bristol to Gwynedd.
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