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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Llangollen travel guide

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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
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Llangollen in January
Estimated hotel price
£60
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 28 miles from Llangollen. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus 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 most popular train carrier serving Llangollen, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Llangollen to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Llangollen is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 miles from Llangollen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Llangollen using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Llangollen takes 65 miles and will cost you around £7. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

Although Llangollen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 28 miles from Llangollen. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus 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 most popular train carrier serving Llangollen, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Llangollen to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Llangollen is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 miles from Llangollen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Llangollen using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Llangollen takes 65 miles and will cost you around £7. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Llangollen

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Llangollen

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,953 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,735 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Llangollen

Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £210 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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OYO Glyn Valley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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The Chainbridge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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The Hand Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£95+
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Abbey Grange Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Llangollen

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31.

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