There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Llangollen by train, bus, or car
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Train via Stafford
best- 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 37m£69–107Bus
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 55m£28–51Drive 130.8 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Llangollencar 130.8 mi
2h 52m£33–47Train
- 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 Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 50m£50–95
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 £28 - £55 and takes 6h 55m.
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 Bridge End Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Chester via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Bristol and Llangollen is 189 miles. The road distance is 131.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Llangollen without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 5h 37m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Llangollen is to train via Stafford which takes 5h 37m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Llangollen, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bridge End Hotel via Stafford, Chester, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bridge End Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 6h 55m.
- 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 Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- 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 Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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 Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Llangollen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Llangollen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Llangollen is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Bristol to Llangollen.
There are 762+ hotels available in Llangollen.

























