Written by Hannah McKinsey, Jake Evans, Sarah kelly
26/08/2025
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Llandudno is well-served by its own railway station and a comprehensive bus network within the town. The nearby Llandudno Junction railway station acts as a significant hub, offering broader rail connections to the rest of the UK.
By Train:
Travelers can reach Llandudno from Manchester Piccadilly, with journeys typically taking 2 hours 4 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes, and tickets beginning from £18-£45.
From London Euston, the fastest train journeys can be 3 hours 7 minutes to 3 hours 19 minutes, though average travel times are closer to 5 hours 18 minutes to 5 hours 39 minutes, usually requiring a change at Llandudno Junction. Advance fares for this route start from £34.90 from Llandudno, or £12.50-£30 from Llandudno Junction.
A frequent shuttle service runs between Llandudno and Llandudno Junction, with a travel time of 9-11 minutes and fares from £1.00.
Direct trains from Manchester Airport to Llandudno take approximately 2 hours 33 minutes, with ticket costs ranging from £21-£65.
By Bus:
Extensive local bus services connect Llandudno to nearby towns like Bangor, Rhyl, and Colwyn Bay.
National Express offers routes, such as to Manchester, taking around 3 hours 3 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes, with advance tickets available from £7-£10. However, for this route, train travel is often both faster and more economical.
By Car:
Llandudno is readily accessible via the A55, which connects to major motorways like the M6, M56, and M53 from various parts of the UK.
Driving from central Wales, such as Cardiff (approximately 180 miles), can take 4-5 hours. Journeys from other Welsh locations (around 167 miles) typically take about 4 hours 3 minutes and cost an estimated £40-£60 in fuel.
The drive from Manchester Airport is approximately 1 hour 31 minutes over 76.9 miles.
By Air:
The most practical airports for reaching Llandudno are Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) and Manchester (MAN). Manchester Airport benefits from direct train connections to Llandudno Junction. Anglesey Airport (VLY), while closer geographically, offers limited flight options.
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