There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Llanberis by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Dovey Junction to MinfforddMachynlleth - Pwllheli
- Take the taxi from Minffordd to Llanberis
3h 36m£67–85Drive 73.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Llanberis73.8 mi
1h 47m£19–27Bus
- Take the bus from North Parade to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand AT2
4h 14mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Dovey Junction to PorthmadogMachynlleth - Pwllheli
- Take the bus from Porthmadog station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand CT22
5h 19m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Llanberis is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Llanberis is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth to Llanberis. However, there are services departing from North Parade and arriving at Joe Brown via Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Llanberis is 76 miles. The road distance is 74.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Llanberis without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Aberystwyth to Llanberis, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Llanberis bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from North Parade station.
Aberystwyth to Llanberis bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Llanberis is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Aberystwyth to Llanberis.
There are 2061+ hotels available in Llanberis.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Llanberis, Wales?
Lloyd's Coaches operates a bus from North Parade to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A every 3 hours, and the journey takes 3h 19m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Dovey Junction to Minffordd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £15–21
Train from Dovey Junction to Porthmadog
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 1492 640320
- info@llewjonesinternational.co.uk
- Website
- llewjones.com
Bus from Porthmadog station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://llewjones.com/
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