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

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from West End and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Caernarfon?

The distance between Llanelli and Caernarfon is 275 miles. The road distance is 135.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Caernarfon bus from?

Llanelli to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Train or bus from Llanelli to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Llanelli to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Llanelli to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Can I drive from Llanelli to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Caernarfon is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Llanelli to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1963+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Llanelli to Caernarfon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h 19m
£68–166
Drive 134.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Llanelli to Caernarfon134.6 mi
3h 29m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand AT2
8h 18m
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Llanelli to ShrewsburySwansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 38m
£68–167
Bus via Lampeter
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black LionT1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand AT2
9h 21m

Llanelli to Caernarfon by train and bus

56Weekly Services

7h 19mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 273.6 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?

You can take a train from Llanelli to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Cardiff Central, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West End to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 18m.

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