What is the cheapest way to get from Barry to Caernarfon?

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barry to Caernarfon?

The fastest way to get from Barry to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Barry and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Park Hotel and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Tresillian Way and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Barry to Caernarfon?

The distance between Barry and Caernarfon is 227 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.

How do I travel from Barry to Caernarfon without a car?

The best way to get from Barry to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £40 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Barry to Caernarfon?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Barry to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Caernarfon bus from?

Barry to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Train or bus from Barry to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Barry to Caernarfon is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Barry to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Barry to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Can I drive from Barry to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Caernarfon is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Barry to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1674+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Barry to Caernarfon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Barry to Caernarfon by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 18m
£43–130
Drive 166.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barry to Caernarfoncar 166.1 mi
3h 57m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
10h 21m

Barry to Caernarfon by train and bus

51Weekly Services

6h 18mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Barry to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 225.2 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–120 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Hotel to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 8, Tresillian Way, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 10h 21m.

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