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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Chester is to bus and line 5 bus and train which costs £9 - £29 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £25.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Chester?

The distance between Caernarfon and Chester is 71 miles. The road distance is 68.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 26m and costs £8 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Caernarfon to Chester, including transfers.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Chester is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Caernarfon to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 950+ hotels available in Chester.

Caernarfon to Chester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 5 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Caernarfon to Chester by bus, train, or car

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bangor Bus Station Stand E5C
2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to ChesterHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2h 26m
£8–29
Bus, line 5 bus, train
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
3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Chester
2h 52m
£9–28
Drive 68.2 mi
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Chester68.2 mi
1h 16m
£18–25

Caernarfon to Chester by bus and train

169Weekly Services

2h 26mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.3 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Caernarfon to Chester. However, you can take the bus to Bangor Bus Station Stand E, walk to Bangor Bus Station Stand B, take the bus to Bangor Railway Station H, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Chester via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Broad Street, and Llandudno Junction in around 2h 52m.

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