There are 5 ways to get from Solihull to Caernarfon by train, bus, or car
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Train via Stafford
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
4h 34m£46–90Drive 139.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solihull to Caernarfoncar 139.2 mi
3h 1m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
9h 2mTrain
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Birmingham International - Holyhead
5h 28m£53–90Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 51m£45–96
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Lode Lane and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Birmingham New Street and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Solihull and Caernarfon is 150 miles. The road distance is 140 miles.
The best way to get from Solihull to Caernarfon without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 4h 34m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Solihull to Caernarfon, including transfers.
Solihull to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Solihull to Caernarfon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Caernarfon is to train via Stafford which takes 4h 34m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Caernarfon, Wales?
You can take a train from Solihull to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, Stafford, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lode Lane to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 9h 2m.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham International to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Solihull to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Solihull to Caernarfon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Caernarfon is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Solihull to Caernarfon.
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