There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Harlech 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 Harlechtrain
7h 14m£103–168Drive 151.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Harlechcar 151.7 mi
3h 47m£37–54Bus
- 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 Minffordd stationbus T2
10h 19mTrain 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 Harlechtrain
7h 27m£84–157Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
11h 13m
Bristol to Harlech by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Harlech is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Harlech is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Minffordd Ffestiniog station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Bristol and Harlech is 229 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Bristol to Harlech, including transfers.
Bristol to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Harlech is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Harlech, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Minffordd Ffestiniog station in around 10h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Bristol to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Harlech is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Bristol to Harlech.
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