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How to get fromYork to Caernarfonby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from York to Caernarfon by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Manchester Airport - Holyhead
    5h 12m
    £52–98
  2. Drive 166.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Caernarfoncar car 166.2 mi
    3h 4m
    £41–59
  3. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Manchester Airport - Holyhead
    5h 47m
    £54–97
  4. Train via Huddersfield

    1. Take the train from York to Halifaxtrain train
    2. Take the train from Halifax to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    6h 1m
    £42–111

York to Caernarfon by train and bus

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from York to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Newton-le-Willows, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 5h 12m.

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