There are 4 ways to get from Harlech to Bristol by train, bus, 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
best- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 49m£70–124Drive 151.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlech to Bristolcar 151.8 mi
3h 45m£38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
9h 37mBus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
10h 47m
Harlech to Bristol by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harlech to Bristol is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Harlech to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlech station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Harlech station and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via The Australia, Rose and Crown and Swansea City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Harlech to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Harlech and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Harlech and Bristol is 217 miles. The road distance is 152.7 miles.
The best way to get from Harlech to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Harlech to Bristol, including transfers.
Harlech to Bristol bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from The Australia station.
Harlech to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
The best way to get from Harlech to Bristol is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Harlech, Wales and Bristol, England?
You can take a train from Harlech to Bristol Temple Meads via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlech station to Bristol Bus Station via The Australia, Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea City Bus Station in around 10h 47m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Harlech to Bristol bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Harlech to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlech to Bristol is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Harlech to Bristol.
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