There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Tywyn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 8m£94–147Drive 129.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Tywyncar 129.3 mi
3h 24m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
9h 1mTrain via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
6h 29m£70–132Train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
9h 11m
Bristol to Tywyn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Tywyn is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Tywyn is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Tywyn via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Bristol and Tywyn is 207 miles. The road distance is 130.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Tywyn without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Bristol to Tywyn, including transfers.
Bristol to Tywyn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Tywyn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Tywyn is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tywyn via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 9h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Tywyn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Tywyn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Tywyn is 130 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Bristol to Tywyn.
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