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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Neath and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station Stand 10 and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Neath to Caernarfon?

The distance between Neath and Caernarfon is 256 miles. The road distance is 137.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Neath to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neath to Caernarfon bus from?

Neath to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 station.

Train or bus from Neath to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Neath to Caernarfon is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Neath to Caernarfon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Neath to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Caernarfon is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Neath to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Neath to Caernarfon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Neath to Caernarfon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 45m
£96–176
Drive 136.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Neath to Caernarfoncar 136.9 mi
3h 44m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
9h 14m
Bus via Newtown
1. Take the bus from Neath station to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
4. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
9h 16m

Neath to Caernarfon by train and bus

52Weekly Services

6h 45mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Neath to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 254.8 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Neath to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Cardiff Central, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 10 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 9h 14m.

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