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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £25 - £40.

How far is it from Manchester to Caernarfon?

The distance between Manchester and Caernarfon is 109 miles. The road distance is 105 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Caernarfon without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 17m and costs £27 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Manchester to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manchester to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Caernarfon is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Manchester to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1125+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Manchester to Caernarfon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 5 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus 5C
3h 17m
£28–58
Drive 104.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Caernarfoncar 104.4 mi
1h 54m
£26–37
Train, line 5 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junctiontrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Street to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus 5
3h 45m
£27–43

Manchester to Caernarfon by train and bus

144Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 108.7 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Caernarfon. However, you can take the train to Chester, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A. Alternatively, you can drive from Manchester to Caernarfon in around 1h 54m.

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