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 September
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Llangollen in September
Estimated hotel price
£46
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 easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Llangollen departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Llangollen, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Llangollen to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 38m 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Llangollen using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Llangollen takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 185 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 easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Llangollen departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Llangollen, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Llangollen to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 38m 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Llangollen using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Llangollen takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Llangollen

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Llangollen

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,555 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (917 reviews)
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Where to stay in Llangollen

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £208 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Llangollen

Most booked hotels in Llangollen

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The Hand at Llanarmon
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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OYO Glyn Valley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Hand Hotel Llangollen by Compass Hospitality
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Llangollen

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.35 and £21.79.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.35 and £21.79.