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.

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 13m and costs £45 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Edinburgh to Caernarfon, including transfers.

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 1954+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Caernarfon by train, 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
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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 13m
£50–162
Drive 294.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Caernarfoncar 294.2 mi
5h 19m
£72–104
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
8h 33m
£80–256
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 4m
£50–169
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 New Street to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 31m
£62–200
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 New Street to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
8h 21m
£66–255
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
10h 25m
£88–200

Edinburgh to Caernarfon by train and bus

48Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 304.5 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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 13m.

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