There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Llanberis 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 via Stafford
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
6h 46m£88–133Drive 173.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Llanberiscar 173.3 mi
4h 9m£44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
11h 28mTrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 15m£76–133
Bristol to Llanberis by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Llanberis is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Llanberis is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Llanberis. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Joe Brown via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Carmarthen station and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Llanberis. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Bristol and Llanberis is 237 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Llanberis without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 46m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Bristol to Llanberis, including transfers.
Bristol to Llanberis bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Llanberis train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Llanberis is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 46m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 28m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Llanberis, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Joe Brown via Stafford, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Joe Brown via Swansea City Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B in around 11h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Llanberis bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea City Bus Station.
Bristol to Llanberis train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Llanberis is 174 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Bristol to Llanberis.
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