The average bus between Cardiff and Caernarfon takes 18h 5m and the fastest bus takes 17h 45m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cardiff to Caernarfon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 6 times a week between Cardiff and Caernarfon. The earliest departure is at 5:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Caernarfon at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Caernarfon station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
Cardiff to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Cardiff to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A.
The distance between Cardiff and Caernarfon is 199 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 23m.
