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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Caernarfon is to fly and train and bus which costs £50 - £150 and takes 6h 36m.

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 1m and costs £50 - £170.

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 27m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Belfast to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 2001+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Belfast to Caernarfon - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Caernarfon by bus, ferry, train, car ferry, 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.

Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus 785
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
8h 27m
£82–127
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus
6h 36m
£50–142
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
8h 47m
£80–117
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Caernarfoncar
7h 58m
£105–152
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
6h 25m
£54–195
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
9h 20m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
6h 55m
£54–170
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus
6h 1m
£52–162
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 26m
£79–300
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 46m
£74–235
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)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
8h 51m
£70–238

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

26Weekly Services

8h 27mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 206 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

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 Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, 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 train from Belfast Great Central to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 8h 47m.

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