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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Caernarfon?

The distance between Cardiff and Caernarfon is 218 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cardiff to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Caernarfon bus from?

Cardiff to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Caernarfon is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Cardiff to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Cardiff to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Caernarfon is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Cardiff to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1969+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Cardiff to Caernarfon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Caernarfon by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)Cardiff Central - Holyhead
4h 52m
£52–129
Drive 158.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Caernarfon158.6 mi
3h 49m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand AT2
8h 7m

Cardiff to Caernarfon by train and bus

54Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.9 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–130 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 7m.

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