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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £26 - £40.

How far is it from Preston to Caernarfon?

The distance between Preston and Caernarfon is 115 miles. The road distance is 108.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Caernarfon without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 48m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Preston to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Preston to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Caernarfon is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Preston to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1722+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Preston to Caernarfon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Preston 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 Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus 5C
3h 48m
£34–73
Drive 107.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Caernarfoncar 107.4 mi
2h 21m
£27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junctiontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Llandudno
5h 17m
£29–58

Preston to Caernarfon by train and bus

89Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 114.3 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Liverpool Lime Street, Llandudno Junction, Broad Street, and Bangor Bus Station Stand B in around 5h 17m.

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