There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Llandudno Junctiontrain
4h 42m£63–98Drive 120.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Visitor Information Centrecar 120.1 mi
2h 49m£31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
8h 23m£34–55Train via Conwy
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
- Take the train from Chester to Conwytrain
5h 2m£63–99Train #2
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 22m£53–88
Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park) by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park) is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park) is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park). However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park). However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Llandudno Junction via Stafford and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Snowdonia (Park) is 168 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park) without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park), including transfers.
Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park) is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Snowdonia (Park), Wales?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Glan-y-Coed Farm via Stafford, Chester, Llandudno Junction, Broad Street, and Glan-y-coed Farm in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 8h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- 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
Train from Chester to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Conwy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park) is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Cheltenham to Snowdonia (Park).
There are 2195+ hotels available in Snowdonia (Park).























