What is the cheapest way to get from Wales to Llangollen?

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Llangollen is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wales to Llangollen?

The fastest way to get from Wales to Llangollen is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Llangollen?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bridge End Hotel via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Wales to Llangollen?

The distance between Wales and Llangollen is 149 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.

How do I travel from Wales to Llangollen without a car?

The best way to get from Wales to Llangollen without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £30 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Wales to Llangollen?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Wales to Llangollen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Llangollen bus from?

Wales to Llangollen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Wales to Llangollen?

The best way to get from Wales to Llangollen is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Wales to Llangollen bus arrive?

Wales to Llangollen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Can I drive from Wales to Llangollen?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Llangollen is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Wales to Llangollen.

Where can I stay near Llangollen?

There are 728+ hotels available in Llangollen.

Wales to Llangollen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Wales to Llangollen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
3h 42m
£33–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm4
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Wrexham Bus Stationbus Gma
6h 19m
£39–53
Drive 133.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Llangollencar 133.2 mi
2h 49m
£33–47

Wales to Llangollen by train and bus

53Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.9 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Wales and Llangollen, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham General every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–75 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bridge End Hotel via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 6h 19m.

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