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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

How far is it from Colchester to Caernarfon?

The distance between Colchester and Caernarfon is 304 miles. The road distance is 274.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £110 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Colchester to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Caernarfon bus from?

Colchester to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Colchester to Caernarfon is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £110 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 18m.

Where does the Colchester to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Colchester to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Caernarfon is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Colchester to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1722+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Colchester to Caernarfon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Colchester to Caernarfon by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
6h 25m
£111–286
Drive 272.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Caernarfoncar 272.8 mi
5h 24m
£68–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
5. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
14h 18m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
8h 4m
£118–291
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
9h 58m
£145–313
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
10h 8m
£113–169
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
9h
£92–184
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
9h 13m
£265–790

Colchester to Caernarfon by train, foot, and bus

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10h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 302.2 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 14h 18m.

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