What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Harlech?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Harlech is to bus and train which costs £35 - £55 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Harlech?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Harlech is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Harlech?

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 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Harlech?

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.

How far is it from Bristol to Harlech?

The distance between Bristol and Harlech is 229 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Harlech without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Harlech?

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Bristol to Harlech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Harlech bus from?

Bristol to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Harlech train from?

Bristol to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Harlech?

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 20m.

Where does the Bristol to Harlech bus arrive?

Bristol to Harlech bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Bristol to Harlech train arrive?

Bristol to Harlech train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Harlech?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Harlech is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Bristol to Harlech.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Harlech?

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Where can I stay near Harlech?

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Bristol to Harlech - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Harlech by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
7h 14m
£102–166
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
11h 15m
£35–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
10h 20m
Drive 151.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Harlechcar 151.7 mi
3h 47m
£38–54
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
7h 34m
£83–157

Bristol to Harlech by train

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Distance: 227.8 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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 20m.

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