Q. Are trains running from Barmouth?
Trains arrive into and depart from Barmouth station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays.
Q. How long is Barmouth on a train?
It takes an average of 3h 36m to travel from Birmingham to Barmouth by train, over a distance of around 92 miles (149 km)….Birmingham to Barmouth by train.
| Journey time | From 3h 29m |
|---|---|
| First train | 08:25 |
| Last train | 16:25 |
| Departure station | Birmingham |
| Arrival station | Barmouth |
Q. Who owns Barmouth Beach?
Barmouth Beach Club started out life as a Girl Guides Clubhouse known as Ceilwart Bungalow. Tony Olley ran a small construction company that originally acquired the site in 2011. The initial idea was to refurbish the existing building to make holiday accommodation accessible to all.
Q. When did Barmouth bridge last open?
April 1987
The first two spans at this end are built on the rock on cast iron cylindrical piers. The steel swing bridge section, which replaced the original drawbridge, was last opened (for testing) in April 1987.
Q. Is it safe to swim at Barmouth?
Barmouth beach is amazing! Miles of golden sand, gently sloping towards the sea and although it can be bracing sea swimming is great. So long as you take note of a few safety rules Don’t try to swim near the mouth of the river as the currents can be strong, don’t go out of your depth, and never swim alone.
Q. Can motorcycles cross Barmouth Bridge?
The council has to pay Network Rail, the owners of the largely wooden bridge, £39,405 each year for a licence to allow walkers, cyclists and motorcyclists to use it.
Q. Who built Barmouth Bridge?
Benjamin Piercy
Designed by Welsh civil engineer Benjamin Piercy, and English civil engineer and architect Henry Conybeare, the bridge was built as part of the then Aberystwyth & Welsh Coast Railway. It spans about 730m (800 yards) and is supported by 113 wooden trestles.
Q. Where is the entrance to Barmouth train station?
Barmouth station is accessible via the main entrance on Station Road. The station can also be accessed via a secondary entrance within the Marine Parade retail area. While there are no train staff present, there is a small tourist information desk within the station building, with staff who can advise on upcoming departures and arrivals.
Q. Is the train from Aberystwyth to Barmouth open?
Ticket Office opening hours: Booking office closed from October-April inclusive. The ticket office at this station is independently run but is licensed by Arriva Trains Wales and is open. Barmouth train station is mainly served by Transport for Wales trains, which connect Birmingham to Barmouth in 3h 29m and Aberystwyth to Barmouth in 1h 23m.
Q. How long is the train from Barmouth to Machynlleth?
It takes an average of 1h 3m to travel from Machynlleth to Barmouth by train, over a distance of around 12 miles (20 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from Machynlleth to Barmouth and tickets for this journey start from £10.30 when you book in advance.
Q. Which is the best way to visit Barmouth?
Barmouth offer its visitors a pretty walk, rich in history, that starts from the town center, through steep, narrow and picturesque streets up-hill until reaching the top of Dinas Oleu (the citadel of light). Visitors will benefit from dramatic views over the Mawddach Estuary and Cardigan Bay.
