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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Caernarfon is to train via Chester which costs £35 - £130 and takes 5h 59m.

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 via Chester which takes 5h 59m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m 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 1952+ 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 via Chester
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 59m
£39–125
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 21m
£82–236
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junctiontrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
7h 49m
£54–159
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 43m
£82–242
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 Holyhead Ferryferry
10h 33m
£108–236
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 31m
£87–303

Edinburgh to Caernarfon by train and bus

49Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 304.3 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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, Chester, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 5h 59m.

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