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How to get fromExeter to Caernarfon Castleby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Caernarfon Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
    7h 3m
    £74–234

  2. Drive 240.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Caernarfon Castlecar240.5 mi
    5h 18m
    £61–88

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus
    3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT1c
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand AbusT2
    12h 57m

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEXT - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
    6h 48m
    £95–320

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentraltrainExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)trainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    8h 26m
    £101–214

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)planeEXT - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
    9h 7m
    £112–295

Exeter to Caernarfon Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Caernarfon Castle via Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Caernarfon Castle via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A in around 12h 57m.

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