There are 3 ways to get from Aberdare to Caernarfon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 52m£90–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
- Take the bus from Bus Depot to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
9h 31m£23–30Drive 139.7 mi
- Drive from Aberdare to Caernarfoncar 139.7 mi
3h 28m£34–50
Aberdare to Caernarfon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Caernarfon is to bus which costs £22 - £30 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Gadlys Terrace and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Merthyr Bus Station 2, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Aberdare and Caernarfon is 241 miles. The road distance is 140.5 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Aberdare to Caernarfon, including transfers.
Aberdare to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station 2.
Aberdare to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Aberdare to Caernarfon is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £30 and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gadlys Terrace to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Merthyr Bus Station 2, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 9h 31m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdare to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberdare to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Caernarfon is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Aberdare to Caernarfon.
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