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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Caernarfon and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Turf Square and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Bournemouth?

The distance between Caernarfon and Bournemouth is 319 miles. The road distance is 246.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £70 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Bournemouth bus from?

Caernarfon to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Turf Square station.

Train or bus from Caernarfon to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £70 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Caernarfon to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Bournemouth is 246 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Caernarfon to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2443+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Caernarfon to Bournemouth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth by train, bus, 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 Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 10m
£70–466
Drive 244.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Bournemouthcar 244.6 mi
5h 51m
£60–87
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain
13h 17m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 13m
£104–232
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
9h 5m
£61–403
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
13h 40m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
10h 58m
£99–276
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
8h 58m
£95–306

Caernarfon to Bournemouth by bus and train

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8h 10mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 316.8 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Bournemouth via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Stafford in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turf Square to Bournemouth Station via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 13h 40m.

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