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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £80.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Caernarfon?

The distance between Basingstoke and Caernarfon is 257 miles. The road distance is 229.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £100 - £170.

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

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

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Caernarfon is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Basingstoke to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1752+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Basingstoke to Caernarfon - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Caernarfon by train, car, or plane

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 Basingstoke to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
6h 18m
£108–170
Drive 228.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Caernarfoncar 228.5 mi
4h 50m
£56–81
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
6h 41m
£117–253
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 6m
£109–195
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 33m
£101–299

Basingstoke to Caernarfon by train and bus

44Weekly Services

6h 18mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 255.9 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Caernarfon, Wales?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Stafford, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 18m.

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