There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Llangollen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 3m£50–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
6h 42m£24–46Drive 130.8 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Llangollencar 130.8 mi
2h 52m£33–47Train via Stafford
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 25m£69–108
Bristol to Llangollen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Llangollen is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Llangollen is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Parade Street 2 via Birmingham Coach Station, Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Wrexham General via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Bristol and Llangollen is 163 miles. The road distance is 131.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Llangollen without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Bristol to Llangollen, including transfers.
Bristol to Llangollen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Llangollen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Llangollen is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Llangollen, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bridge End Hotel via Newport (S Wales), Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Parade Street 2 via Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- National Express
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Bristol to Llangollen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Llangollen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Llangollen is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Bristol to Llangollen.
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