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 6 and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Carmarthen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Neath and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Neath to Caernarfon?

The distance between Neath and Caernarfon is 167 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 and bus which takes 6h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Neath to Caernarfon train from?

Neath to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath 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 £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Neath to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Neath to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Neath to Caernarfon train arrive?

Neath to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

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 1742+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
6h 42m
Drive 136.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Neath to Caernarfoncar 136.9 mi
3h 44m
£34–49
Train
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
£84–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
8h 7m
Bus via Aberystwyth
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway 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 21m

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Distance: 165.6 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen station in around 8h 7m.

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