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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

How far is it from Exeter to Caernarfon?

The distance between Exeter and Caernarfon is 309 miles. The road distance is 241.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Caernarfon without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 1m and costs £90 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Exeter to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Caernarfon bus from?

Exeter to Caernarfon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Exeter to Caernarfon is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 1m and costs £90 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 34m.

Where does the Exeter to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Exeter to Caernarfon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Caernarfon is 242 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Exeter to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1675+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Exeter to Caernarfon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Exeter 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)
7h 1m
£91–262
Drive 240.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Caernarfon240.5 mi
5h 18m
£61–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand AT2
12h 34m
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)
6h 42m
£96–329
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)Cardiff Central - Holyhead
8h 22m
£101–214
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)EXT - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)
9h 3m
£103–355

Exeter to Caernarfon by train and bus

60Weekly Services

7h 1mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 307 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 12h 34m.

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