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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Caernarfon?

The distance between Welshpool and Caernarfon is 105 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Caernarfon without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Welshpool to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Caernarfon bus from?

Welshpool to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D.

Train or bus from Welshpool to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Caernarfon is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Welshpool to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Welshpool to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 3.

Can I drive from Welshpool to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Caernarfon is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Welshpool to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1954+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Welshpool to Caernarfon by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
4h
Drive 76.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welshpool to Caernarfoncar 76.5 mi
1h 48m
£19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 11m
£48–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus X75
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
3. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
5h 58m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Welshpool to Caernarfon.

Launch map view

Distance: 104 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 3 hours. Tickets cost £40–55 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot in around 5h 58m.

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