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Swansea to Caernarfon buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Swansea and Caernarfon takes 13h 50m and the fastest bus takes 9h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swansea 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.

13h 50m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
  2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus T2
9h 27m
£22–25

Swansea to Caernarfon bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Swansea and Caernarfon. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:52 PM which arrives into Caernarfon at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4 and take an average of 13h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 33m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches10h 3m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches10h 5m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 33m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches10h 3m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches10h 5m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 34m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 34m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 35m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches21h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 33m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches10h 3m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches10h 5m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 33m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches10h 3m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches10h 5m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 33m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches10h 3m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches10h 5m • 4 changes

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    First South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesFirst South & West WalesLloyd's Coaches9h 55m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Caernarfon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Swansea to Caernarfon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 171 mi
  • Duration: 13h 50m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's Church 1 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 9h 27m.

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