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How to get fromCaernarfon to Manchesterby train, car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Caernarfon to Manchester by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to ChestertrainHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford RoadtrainLlandudno - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
    3h 58m
    £19–55
  2. Drive 105 mi

    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Manchestercar105 mi
    1h 55m
    £27–38
  3. Line 5 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Streetbus5
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester Oxford RoadtrainLlandudno - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
    4h 24m
    £20–63
  4. Line 5 bus, train via Manchester Piccadilly

    1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Streetbus5
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Manchester PiccadillytrainLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 33m
    £20–63

Caernarfon to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar136Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Manchester Oxford Road via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Chester in around 3h 58m.

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