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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Caernarfon is to train and ferry which costs £60 - £90 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Caernarfon is to fly and train and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs £50 - £190.

How far is it from Belfast to Caernarfon?

The distance between Belfast and Caernarfon is 207 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Caernarfon without a car is to bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 43m and costs £65 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Belfast to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1690+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Belfast to Caernarfon - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Caernarfon by bus, ferry, car ferry, car, plane, or train

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

Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
8h 43m
£65–88
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)
7h 9m
£50–162
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Caernarfon
7h 55m
£106–272
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)
6h 29m
£51–187
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
9h 5m
£62–88
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
9h 32m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
9h 39m
£68–83
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)
4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A
6h 2m
£51–183
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)
4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A
6h 47m
£51–153
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)
7h 22m
£67–278
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)
7h 52m
£69–218
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)
8h 30m
£75–244

Belfast to Caernarfon by bus, foot, ferry, and train

21Weekly Services

8h 43mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 205.8 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Caernarfon, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Caernarfon. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the bus to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast to Caernarfon via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 7h 55m.

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