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 44m£70–129Drive 151.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlech to Bristolcar 151.8 mi
3h 45m£38–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Harlech to Dovey Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
10h 6m£47–84Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Harlech to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 23m£87–139
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 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 44m.
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 44m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Harlech to Bristol, including transfers.
Harlech to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech 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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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 44m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- 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
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Harlech to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- 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)
- 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
- £11–18
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Wolverhampton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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