There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Fairbourne 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 33m£38–161Drive 140.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Fairbournecar 140.9 mi
3h 24m£34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Stanley Roadbus G21
9h 15mTrain, bus 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
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Stanley Roadbus G21
7h 2mBus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotelbus X85
- Take the bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Stanley Roadbus G21
9h 30m
Bristol to Fairbourne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Fairbourne is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Fairbourne is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Fairbourne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stanley Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Machynlleth Town Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Fairbourne. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Fairbourne via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Bristol and Fairbourne is 216 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Fairbourne without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £35 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Bristol to Fairbourne, including transfers.
Bristol to Fairbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Fairbourne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Fairbourne is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Fairbourne, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fairbourne via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stanley Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, Wynnstay Arms Hotel, and Machynlleth Town Clock in around 9h 30m.
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–80
- 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
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–18
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Bus Depot to Stanley Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Wynnstay Arms Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Machynlleth Town Clock to Stanley Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Fairbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Fairbourne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Fairbourne is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Bristol to Fairbourne.
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