Trains to Llandudno

How to get there, what to do and how to get home with Avanti West Coast.

Llandudno

Llandudno is one of the best seaside towns on mainland Britain, as with many seaside resorts it was a small village until the Victorians brought railways – and working class holidaymakers – in the nineteenth century. The attractions of this particular town aren’t difficult to see, though. Long, sandy beaches are perfect for enjoying the sun and the sea; and the whole area is dominated by the 200-metre-tall Great Orme. Within minutes there are other resorts like Conwy and Rhos-on-Sea to explore, and Snowdonia is just there in the background, perfect for a day trip.

The main east-west line between Chester and Holyhead opened in the 1850s, and passed through Conwy, to the south of the outcrop on which Llandudno lies. The need for a railway right the way up north to Llandudno itself and down south to Blaenau Ffestiniog in Snowdonia led to Llandudno Junction being built. A town grew up around it, and the station that was built there is now the busiest in Wales by passenger numbers. If you’re going to Llandudno itself from England or anywhere else on the mainland, you’ll need to change at Llandudno Junction.

All in all, it’s a lovely place for a splash in the sea, a stroll down the prom or a climb (or a ride) up the rock. And here’s all the information you need to get there by train from all across Britain.

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Popular Avanti West Coast trains to Llandudno

It’s simple to get to Llandudno Junction from anywhere in Britain. You’ll probably need to hop into another train to take the 10-minute trip to the resort itself, but here’s how to get to the main station.

Fastest Journey Times

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Chester to Llandudno

45 minutes

Rhyl to Llandudno

17 minutes

Bangor to Llandudno

16 minutes

Prestatyn to Llandudno

22 minutes

Colwyn Bay to Llandudno

5 minutes

London to Llandudno

3 hours 4 minutes

Crewe to Llandudno

1 hour 9 minutes

Holyhead to Llandudno

44 minutes

Wolverhampton to Llandudno

1 hour 43 minutes

Stafford to Llandudno

1 hour 30 minutes

Things to do in Llandudno

If you’re visiting Llandudno, it’s pretty much a given that you’ll be visiting the beach. There are two of them to choose from, one along the North coast, and one on the West coast, which reaches all the way down to the mouth of the River Conwy at Deganwy. Just pick a spot, roll out your towel and you’re good to go. If you love sunsets, the West-facing beach is a must-visit as day turns to night.

Llandudno Pier

Another essential is a trip up the Great Orme, an enormous headland reaching out into the sea, which takes its name from the Norse word urm, or sea-serpent (just like our word worm) – you can certainly see the similarity. You can walk or drive to the summit complex, but the proper way to do it is via the tramway or the cable car. Once you’re up there, on a clear day you’ll get commanding views of the town below, the North Wales coast, Anglesey, the Isle of Man, Blackpool, the Lake District and Snowdonia.

The Great Orme isn’t just for being on – you can go in it, too. Yes, there has been a copper mine here since the bronze age (fortunately enough), and it tells its own story about the deep history of the area. You can have a guided tour of the mines, where you’ll marvel at the bravery and ingenuity of those who worked deep underground in the days before electricity and ice cream.

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Llandudno Junction Station Information

All you could ever need to know about Llandudno Junction Station can be found here:

Llandudno Junction Station Information

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