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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Penzance is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Penzance is to drive which takes 7h 12m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Caernarfon and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Turf Square and arriving at Albert Pier Road via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Penzance?

The distance between Caernarfon and Penzance is 452 miles. The road distance is 351.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Penzance without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 12h 3m and costs £80 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Caernarfon to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Penzance bus from?

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

Train or bus from Caernarfon to Penzance?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Penzance is to train via Birmingham which takes 12h 3m and costs £80 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 32m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Penzance bus arrive?

Caernarfon to Penzance bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Penzance is 351 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Caernarfon to Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 1057+ hotels available in Penzance.

Caernarfon to Penzance - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Caernarfon to Penzance by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzance
12h 3m
£85–301
Bus, ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watling
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)DUB - NQY
4. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
12h 15m
£79–304
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonT1c
3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
16h 32m
Drive 349.1 mi
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Penzance349.1 mi
7h 12m
£86–124
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)MAN - NQY
4. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
9h 43m
£82–286
Train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PenzanceCardiff Central - Penzance
12h 31m
£192–272
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-Mare
4. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station404
19h 25m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LPL - NQY
3. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Albert Pier Road
13h 26m
£88–309
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
11h 40m
£110–358

Caernarfon to Penzance by bus and train

42Weekly Services

12h 3mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Caernarfon to Penzance.

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Distance: 449.4 mi
Duration: 12h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Penzance via Bangor Bus Station Stand C, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turf Square to Albert Pier Road via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, and Bus Station in around 16h 32m.

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