There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Hafren Forest by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Caerswstrain Birmingham New Street - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 46m£141–198Drive 105.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Hafren Forestcar 105.4 mi
2h 43m£26–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bwlch-y-garregbus T4
5h 43m£82–119Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Millennium Gardenbus 409
6h 16m£69–104Bus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bwlch-y-garregbus T4
6h 59m£73–96
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Hafren Forest is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Hafren Forest is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Hafren Forest. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Millennium Garden via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Hafren Forest. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Caersws via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Bristol and Hafren Forest is 189 miles. The road distance is 106.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Hafren Forest without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £140 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Bristol to Hafren Forest, including transfers.
Bristol to Hafren Forest bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Hafren Forest train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Hafren Forest is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Hafren Forest, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Hafren Forest via Birmingham New Street and Caersws in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hafren Forest via Birmingham Coach Station and Millennium Garden in around 6h 16m.
- 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 Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Caersws
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bwlch-y-garreg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Bwlch-y-garreg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Millennium Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Hafren Forest bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Hafren Forest train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Hafren Forest is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Bristol to Hafren Forest.
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