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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Welshpool is to bus which costs £13 - £18 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Caernarfon and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon station to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Berriew Street via Bus Depot and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Caernarfon and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct train from Caernarfon to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Welshpool via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Welshpool?

The distance between Caernarfon and Welshpool is 102 miles. The road distance is 76.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Welshpool without a car is to bus and train via Machynlleth which takes 3h 53m and costs £20 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Caernarfon to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Welshpool bus from?

Caernarfon to Welshpool bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Welshpool train from?

Caernarfon to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.

Train or bus from Caernarfon to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Welshpool is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £18 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Welshpool bus arrive?

Caernarfon to Welshpool bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Clock station.

Where does the Caernarfon to Welshpool train arrive?

Caernarfon to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Welshpool is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Caernarfon to Welshpool.

Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 556+ hotels available in Welshpool.

Caernarfon to Welshpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Caernarfon to Welshpool by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train via Machynlleth
best
1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Clockbus 1
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Welshpooltrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
3h 53m
£21–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Clockbus 1
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
5h 15m
£14–18
Train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 52m
£41–65
Drive 76.2 mi
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Welshpoolcar 76.2 mi
1h 48m
£19–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Welshpooltrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
4h 15m
£21–32

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Distance: 101.3 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Welshpool, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Shrewsbury every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Berriew Street via Clock, Bus Depot, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 in around 5h 15m.

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