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Llandudno
Give Llandudno 2 nights as a seaside base: ride the Great Orme tram or cable car, walk the pier and Marine Drive, and day-trip to Conwy or Snowdonia.
Llandudno is the largest seaside resort in North Wales, a Victorian town built between the Great Orme and the Little Orme, with two waterfronts (North Shore and West Shore), a pier and a headland you can walk, tram or cable-car up. It works as a relaxed 2-night base for Conwy, Snowdonia and the north Wales coast, and it is one of the easiest Welsh towns to reach by train from England.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (many attractions closed, wet and windy)
- Airports
- MAN · LPL
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Llandudno111 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Llandudno, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyA low-crime seaside town; the real risks are the sea, the weather and the headland.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers111 NHS non-urgent · 101 police non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMAN Manchester (About 2 h by train via Manchester Piccadilly and Llandudno Junction; the nearest airport with a direct rail link.).
- Getting aroundThe centre, pier and both shores are walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
- Street or quick mealIce cream from a Mostyn Street parlour£3–5 (≈ US$4–7)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus single£2–3 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedSeafront B&B double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedSeafront B&B double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £100 (≈ US$140) · High £180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MAN Manchester (About 2 h by train via Manchester Piccadilly and Llandudno Junction; the nearest airport with a direct rail link.) · LPL Liverpool John Lennon (Bus to Liverpool Lime Street, then train via Chester; about 2.5–3 h total.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Llandudno: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
15 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre, pier and both shores are walkable. The Great Orme Tramway runs from Victoria Station up to the summit; a cable car runs from Happy Valley in season. Local buses link the town with Llandudno Junction, Conwy and Colwyn Bay; the Conwy Valley line runs inland to Betws-y-Coed and Blaenau Ffestiniog. A car helps for Snowdonia and the coast beyond Conwy.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Conwy
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Train from Llandudno to Llandudno Junction, then a short hop or a walk across the bridge
Castle, town walls and the smallest house; an easy half-day.
Betws-y-Coed
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Conwy Valley line from Llandudno, change at Llandudno Junction
Gateway to Snowdonia; go on a clear day for the mountain views.
Colwyn Bay
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Train along the coast
Beach and Welsh Mountain Zoo; short and cheap.
Llanrwst
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min
Conwy Valley line
Small market town; pair it with Betws-y-Coed rather than a full day.
Abergele
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Train west along the coast
Gwrych Castle is the draw; check opening before you go.
Llandudno Junction
skipDoor to door: About 10–15 min
Train or bus from the centre
A transport hub, not a destination; use it to change trains.
Llanfairfechan
cautionDoor to door: About 25 min
Train west along the coast
Quiet shore and a walk on the Wales Coast Path; nothing else.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
North Shore promenade
Hotels and B&Bs facing the bay, a few minutes from the pier and Mostyn Street; best for a first visit.
Mostyn Street and town centre
Shops, cafés and restaurants on the doorstep; walkable to the station and both shores.
West Shore
Quieter, sunset-facing beach and dunes; 15–20 min walk from the centre.
Craig-y-don
East end near Venue Cymru; cheaper rooms, 20–25 min walk to the pier.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £50–80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- £80–140 (≈ US$110–190) excl. bed
- High
- £140 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Seafront B&B double room1 × 2 nights × £110 | £220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £100 | £400 |
| Great Orme Tramway return2 × £12 · check | £24 |
| Cable car return2 × £14 · check | £28 |
| Marine Drive car toll1 × £3 · check | £3 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £70 |
| Trip total≈ £191 per person per day, bed included | £765≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Llandudno excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Fish and chips | £10–16 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Ice cream from a Mostyn Street parlour | £3–5 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Local bus single | £2–3 (≈ US$3–4) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Great Orme Tramway and cable car run seasonally and can close in high wind: check before you set out.
- Marine Drive has a toll for cars (about £2.50 (≈ US$4), includes summit parking); it is usually not charged after 19:00.Marine Drive has a toll for cars (about £2.50 (≈ US$4), includes summit parking); it is usually not charged after 7:00 PM.
- The Bronze Age copper mine tour is slippery, confined and not for claustrophobic visitors.
- Sea conditions on the North Shore can be rough; swim only between the flags and never off the pier.
- Many seafront restaurants and attractions shut or cut hours from November to February.
Emergency numbers
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in Llandudno; the nearest consulates-general are in Manchester and Edinburgh, and embassies are in London.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Llandudno → Llandudno Junction: about £3–5 (≈ US$4–7), 10–15 min (check)
- Train Llandudno → Conwy: about £4–6 (≈ US$6–8), 20–30 min (check)
- Great Orme Tramway return: about £12 (≈ US$16) (check)
- Taxi in town: £5–10 (≈ US$7–14) for most short hops
Say or show
- Diolch — Thank you (dee-olch)
- Bore da — Good morning (bor-eh dah)
- Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os gwel-ookh un thah)
- Ble mae'r orsaf? — Where is the station? (bleh myre or-sav)
- Faint yw e? — How much is it? (vint yoo eh)
- Iechyd da — Cheers (yeh-khid dah)
Llandudno is pronounced 'thlan-DID-no' — the Welsh double L is close to 'thl'.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Llandudno. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (many attractions closed, wet and windy) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for MAN and LPL: last trains from Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: pier and North Shore, Mostyn Street, Great Orme summit, West Shore.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Great Orme Tramway, cable car, copper mines, Penderyn Distillery) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal and weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.