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 1m.

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 1m 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 Swindon and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Kingsway Hilton GP, Tresillian Way and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

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 18m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Swindon to Caernarfon is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Swindon to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Swindon to Caernarfon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Caernarfon is 191 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Swindon to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1687+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 18m
£88–153
Drive 190.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Caernarfoncar 190.1 mi
4h 1m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cardiff North Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
11h 13m
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 2m
£52–141

Swindon to Caernarfon by train and bus

53Weekly Services

6h 18mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swindon to Caernarfon.

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Distance: 261.4 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Kingsway Hilton GP, Hayes Bridge Road JH, Tresillian Way, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 11h 13m.

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