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  1. homrsickalien avatar

    Re: Travelling in Wales/England

    by homrsickalien 21 April 2012

    For the North a route I'd recommend for Wales on Public transport would be: Chester (England) to Wrexham to Llangollen to Ruthin to…

  2. battybilly avatar

    RE: Visit Wales

    by battybilly 06 January 2012

    Trains to North Wales.... Depart London Euston. Virgin via Milton Keynes (direct) and Chester, to Bangor and Wrexham General. From there,…

  3. Copepod avatar

    RE: Visit Wales

    by Copepod 06 January 2012

    Yes, if you're staying in London, Wales is worth a weekend trip at the very least - easiest rail links to Cardiff / Swansea in south,…

  4. seannachie avatar

    Re: Detailed and readable Scottland road maps

    by seannachie 29 December 2011

    Thanks, I think I'll just go with the AA roadmap option as I'll have my wife with me to help with "navigating" and I want to try to save…

  5. EllaBella avatar

    RE: Caernarfon or Llanberis?

    by EllaBella 08 June 2011

    It depends how long you are stay for. Llanberis is handy for Snowdonia but it's not super exciting (1 or 2 nights would be fine). Caernarfon…

  6. aubo23 avatar

    RE: How does a backpacker visit the Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gw

    by aubo23 27 May 2011

    Well the route I would do it is by train Liverpool-Chester-Conwy. Then continue by train to Bangor and by bus to Beaumaris and back. Then…

  7. Tryfan avatar

    RE: Liverpool and surrounding areas

    by Tryfan 15 May 2010

    You could get to Caernarfon or Conwy Castle for a long day trip. First get the train to chester then get on any train to Holyhead (or…

  8. ricochet avatar

    RE: Ferries, Dublin to Holyhead, and rental cars.

    by ricochet 08 April 2010

    Do you have to stay in Holyhead? There are much better options a short drive away, Beaumaris on the south coast of Anglesey is beautiful…

  9. ricochet avatar

    RE: Holyhead or Bangor?

    by ricochet 07 April 2010

    holyhead is a total dive, I wouldn't recommend staying there anyway. try the travelodge in bangor - rooms from £19 per night if they have…

  10. czaire avatar

    RE: Cheap hostel in Bangor, Wales

    by czaire 07 February 2010

    thanks :)

  11. ________________ avatar

    RE: Cheap hostel in Bangor, Wales

    by ________________ 05 February 2010

    Alternatively the hostels ought to give a good guess.

  12. ________________ avatar

    RE: Cheap hostel in Bangor, Wales

    by ________________ 05 February 2010

    I dunno. Check www.yell.co.uk and search for a taxi firm, call them up and ask. Taxi fares vary around the country you see.

  13. czaire avatar

    RE: Cheap hostel in Bangor, Wales

    by czaire 05 February 2010

    post no 5 How much does it costs for the taxi ride? I only know bus 85 & the journey time is about 45mins. The train will depart from…

  14. ________________ avatar

    RE: Cheap hostel in Bangor, Wales

    by ________________ 05 February 2010

    I'd stay in Llanberis and simply get a taxi to Bangor in the morning, the hostel could easily help with a taxi and what time you need…

  15. czaire avatar

    RE: Cheap hostel in Bangor, Wales

    by czaire 05 February 2010

    post no 1 Hi,my main intention is to visit Snowdonia.I'm leaving the next day at 0822hrs to Manchester from Bangor hence unable to stay…

  16. rkall avatar

    Re: Cheap hostel in Bangor, Wales

    by rkall 04 February 2010

    Yes, Bangor is very small. I didn’t find any information about Bangor hostel over the internet. You might try other accommodation options…

  17. Keele13 avatar

    RE: Cheap hostel in Bangor, Wales

    by Keele13 03 February 2010

    Try giving the university a call - they might have accommodation for visitors.

  18. ________________ avatar

    RE: Cheap hostel in Bangor, Wales

    by ________________ 03 February 2010

    There aren't any hostels in Bangor. You seem quite keen on Bangor, you do know how small it is, right? The nearest hostels are Totters…

  19. czaire avatar

    Cheap hostel in Bangor, Wales

    by czaire 03 February 2010

    Hi All, Any recommendations for cheap hostel in Bangor? Initially wanted to book YHA Bangor hostel but now it had closed. Thanks a mi…

  20. micolett avatar

    RE: Bangor, Wales

    by micolett 30 January 2010

    8/9 hours by coach (Nat.express), but you don't have to go through London...

  21. Dewijones avatar

    Re: Bangor, Wales

    by Dewijones 30 January 2010

    Depending on how far in advance you book a train could be very expensive National Express could be quite a bit cheaper but would take…

  22. LizzieC avatar

    RE: Bangor, Wales

    by LizzieC 28 January 2010

    I was going to say the same as Scaryant I would definatly suggest getting a train it goes direct from Euston Station (I think twice a…

  23. scaryant avatar

    RE: Bangor, Wales

    by scaryant 28 January 2010

    Take the tube to London then train to Bangor. Heathrow > London Euston (via Underground) ~1hr 15min ~£5 one-way London Euston > Bangor…

  24. Fwoggie avatar

    RE: Bangor, Wales

    by Fwoggie 28 January 2010

    http://www.transportdirect.com

  25. nenah avatar

    Bangor, Wales

    by nenah 28 January 2010

    First time in Bangor. Have to figure out how to get there from Heathrow. Any ideas or useful advice?

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