There are 3 ways to get from York to Llangollen by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
4h 50m£35–63Drive 126 mi
cheapest- Drive from York to Llangollencar 126 mi
2h 27m£32–46Train via Warrington
- Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Shottontrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 32m£40–69
York to Llangollen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from York to Llangollen is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from York to Llangollen is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from York to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Chester via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between York and Llangollen is 132 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.
The best way to get from York to Llangollen without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from York to Llangollen, including transfers.
York to Llangollen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Llangollen train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between York to Llangollen is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from York to Llangollen.
There are 768+ hotels available in Llangollen.
What companies run services between York, England and Llangollen, Wales?
You can take a train from York to Parade Street 2 via Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 4h 50m.
Train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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