What is the cheapest way to get from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay?

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Caernarfon Castle and Colwyn Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon Castle station to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Central Hotel via Bangor Bus Station Stand E and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay?

The distance between Caernarfon Castle and Colwyn Bay is 31 miles. The road distance is 28.9 miles.

How do I travel from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 44m and costs £9 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay bus from?

Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, depart from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A.

Where does the Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay bus arrive?

Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, arrive at Bangor Bus Station Stand E.

Can I drive from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay is 29 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay.

Where can I stay near Colwyn Bay?

There are 1859+ hotels available in Colwyn Bay.

Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand E5C
2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Colwyn BayHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
1h 44m
£9–19
Bus, line 5 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand E5C
2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Street5
2h 18m
£7–11
Drive 28.7 mi
1. Drive from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay28.7 mi
35 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay28.7 mi
35 min
£60–75

Caernarfon Castle to Colwyn Bay by foot, bus, and train

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 30.4 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Caernarfon Castle, Wales and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Caernarfon Castle to Central Hotel via Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A, Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Broad Street, and Llandudno Junction Station Stop U in around 2h 18m.

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