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Snowdon Mountain Railway

Llanberis

A railway from Llanberis station to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), with a Hafod Eryri summit visitor centre. A return journey to the summit takes about 2.5 hours, including a 30-minute stop.

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Where to stay

  • LlanberisVillage at the foot of the railway
  • CaernarfonCastle town about 20 minutes away by car
  • BangorUniversity city about 30 minutes away by car
  • Betws-y-CoedVillage about 35 minutes away by car
  • BeddgelertVillage about 30 minutes away by car

Getting there

  • The station is just off the A4086; a small pay-and-display car park is behind it on Victoria Terrace
  • Bangor is the nearest mainline station, about 10 miles away
  • Local buses stop at Llanberis Maes Padarn, and the Sherpa'r Wyddfa bus stop in Llanberis is a 2-minute walk away
  • Arrive at least one hour before departure
TipThe Met Office mountain forecast for Snowdon is worth checking. High winds can stop trains reaching the summit, and if you choose not to travel when trains are running the ticket is forfeited.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Snowdon Mountain Railway?

Llanberis: Village at the foot of the railway. Caernarfon: Castle town about 20 minutes away by car. Bangor: University city about 30 minutes away by car. Betws-y-Coed: Village about 35 minutes away by car. Beddgelert: Village about 30 minutes away by car.

How do I get to Snowdon Mountain Railway?

The station is just off the A4086; a small pay-and-display car park is behind it on Victoria Terrace. Bangor is the nearest mainline station, about 10 miles away. Local buses stop at Llanberis Maes Padarn, and the Sherpa'r Wyddfa bus stop in Llanberis is a 2-minute walk away. Arrive at least one hour before departure.

Any tips for visiting Snowdon Mountain Railway?

The Met Office mountain forecast for Snowdon is worth checking. High winds can stop trains reaching the summit, and if you choose not to travel when trains are running the ticket is forfeited.

Which airport is closest to Snowdon Mountain Railway?

The nearest airport on this site is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, about 55 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.