There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Plynlimon by train, bus, taxi, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Dolfach-isafbus T4
5h 51m£117–158Drive 113.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Plynlimoncar 113.2 mi
2h 50m£28–41Train, taxi
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the taxi from Machynlleth to Plynlimontaxi
6h 1m£159–223Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 409
6h 43m£115–161Bus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
9h 4m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Plynlimon is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Plynlimon is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Plynlimon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Bristol and Plynlimon is 144 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Plynlimon without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 51m and costs £110 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Bristol to Plynlimon, including transfers.
Bristol to Plynlimon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Plynlimon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Plynlimon is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Bristol to Plynlimon.
There are 765+ hotels available in Plynlimon.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Plynlimon, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Plynlimon via Birmingham Coach Station and Post Office in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 13 to Dolfach-isaf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- 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
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Huw's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7564 738 249
- Website
- facebook.com
Mach Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1654 702 048
Peter's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1654 749 065
- Website
- peterstaxi.co.uk
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