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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Caernarfon?

The distance between Edinburgh and Caernarfon is 306 miles. The road distance is 295.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Edinburgh to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Caernarfon train from?

Edinburgh to Caernarfon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Caernarfon train arrive?

Edinburgh to Caernarfon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Caernarfon is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Edinburgh to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1742+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Edinburgh to Caernarfon - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Caernarfon by train, car, plane, or ferry

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Train
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1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
6h 7m
£101–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
10h 20m
£68–186
Drive 294.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Caernarfoncar 294.2 mi
5h 19m
£73–105
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 57m
£94–232
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
7h 1m
£96–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 36m
£84–196
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
8h 13m
£81–206

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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Distance: 304.5 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Caernarfon, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Warrington Bank Quay, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 7m.

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