Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Llangollen

Llangollen in January
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Llangollen in January
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Llangollen departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Llangollen. The train journey from Llangollen to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around £111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £117 for a 3h 15m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Llangollen using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Llangollen takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 137 km.

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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Llangollen departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Llangollen. The train journey from Llangollen to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around £111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £117 for a 3h 15m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Llangollen using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Llangollen takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Llangollen

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Llangollen

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,870 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,333 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,281 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,724 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,842 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 reviews)
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Where to stay in Llangollen

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £201 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Llangollen

Most booked hotels in Llangollen

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OYO Glyn Valley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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The Chainbridge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£79+
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The Hand Hotel Llangollen by Compass Hospitality
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£60+
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Abbey Grange Hotel
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Llangollen

Expect to pay £1.40 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 £16.76 and £22.35.

Expect to pay £1.40 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 £16.76 and £22.35.