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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 December
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Llangollen in December
Estimated hotel price
£45
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 London takes 2h 46m and costs around £86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £89 for a 3h 15m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Llangollen, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Llangollen takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 130 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 London takes 2h 46m and costs around £86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £89 for a 3h 15m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Llangollen, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Llangollen takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Llangollen

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Llangollen

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,240 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Llangollen

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £233 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Llangollen

Most booked hotels in Llangollen

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Glyn Valley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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The Chainbridge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Wild Pheasant Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£94+
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The Hand Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£78+
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Britannia Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Abbey Grange Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Llangollen

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.63 and £20.84. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Llangollen, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.63 and £20.84. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Llangollen, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

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