Llangollen travel guide
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You're Going to Love Llangollen
With a population of 3,466, Llangollen is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Llangollen to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Llangollen
When to visit Llangollen
How to Get to Llangollen
Plane
Although Llangollen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 46 km from Llangollen. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Llangollen departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Llangollen, followed by Northern Rail. The train journey from Llangollen to Leeds takes 0h 57m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £39 for a 3h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Llangollen is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 264 km from Llangollen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Llangollen, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Llangollen takes 80 km and will cost you around £5. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Llangollen
Where to stay in Llangollen
Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £209 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Llangollen
Most booked hotels in Llangollen
Hiring a car in Llangollen
Hiring a car in Llangollen costs £33 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Llangollen.
Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Llangollen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.89 and £22.52. The most frequently booked car type in Llangollen is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.