Llangollen travel guide

Llangollen Tourism | Llangollen Guide

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.

When to visit Llangollen

Llangollen in December
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Llangollen in December
Estimated hotel price
$91
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. The shortest flight to Llangollen from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 33h 05m.

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 $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $62 for a 2h 11m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Llangollen takes 72 km and will cost you around $6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 113 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. The shortest flight to Llangollen from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 33h 05m.

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 $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $62 for a 2h 11m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Llangollen takes 72 km and will cost you around $6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Llangollen

Airlines serving Llangollen

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Llangollen

Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $247 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Llangollen

Most booked hotels in Llangollen

Gales of Llangollen
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$199+
The Hand Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$143+
Abbey Grange Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
$127+

Hiring a car in Llangollen

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Llangollen, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Llangollen, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.