Whether you’re travelling by car, train, bus, or air, here’s how to reach Llangollen easily and efficiently.
By Car
Llangollen is conveniently located on the A5, the main route connecting London to Holyhead, and is under an hour from the M54.
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By Rail
The nearest train stations are Ruabon and Chirk, both just 15 minutes by car from Llangollen.
Routes:
- North Wales Coast Line: Holyhead ↔ Birmingham New Street.
- North Wales to South Wales Line: Holyhead ↔ Cardiff Central.
- Trains operate at least once per hour in both directions.
Getting from the station:
- Ruabon Station: Connects directly to Llangollen via local bus services.
- Chirk Station: A short taxi ride away.
For up-to-date timetables, visit:
Transport for Wales | Trainline
By Bus
Llangollen is well-served by local bus routes.
Arriva Bus Service 5 & 5C
- Runs every 30 minutes between Wrexham, Ruabon (train station), Acrefair, Trevor, and Llangollen.
- Additional buses may be scheduled during busy festival times.
For timetables & routes, visit: Arriva Bus
By Air
The nearest airports are:
Manchester Airport – 1 hour 15 mins by car
Liverpool John Lennon Airport – 1 hour 10 mins by car
Both airports offer car hire, rail connections, and coach services for onward travel to Llangollen.
Check flight details here:
Manchester Airport | Liverpool Airport
Need More Travel Help?
For real-time travel updates and route planning, we recommend checking:
Google Maps | National Rail | Traveline Cymru
Plan ahead and enjoy a stress-free journey to Llangollen.
