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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Kingsway GD, Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Swindon to Caernarfon?

The distance between Swindon and Caernarfon is 263 miles. The road distance is 191.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Swindon to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Caernarfon bus from?

Swindon to Caernarfon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Swindon to Caernarfon is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Swindon to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Swindon to Caernarfon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Caernarfon is 191 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Swindon to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1968+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon 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
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 19m
£86–170
Drive 190.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Caernarfon190.1 mi
4h
£48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Kingsway GD
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand AT2
10h 52m
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)
6h 57m
£92–167

Swindon to Caernarfon by train and bus

54Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.3 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Newport (S Wales), Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Kingsway GD, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 10h 52m.

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