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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Little Theatre and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Caernarfon?

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 7h 1m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Caernarfon?

The distance between Aberdare and Caernarfon is 241 miles. The road distance is 140.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdare to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Aberdare to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Caernarfon bus from?

Aberdare to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Caernarfon train from?

Aberdare to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Aberdare to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Caernarfon is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the Aberdare to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Aberdare to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Aberdare to Caernarfon train arrive?

Aberdare to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.

Can I drive from Aberdare to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Caernarfon is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Aberdare to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1771+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Aberdare to Caernarfon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Aberdare to Caernarfon by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h 1m
£90–168
Drive 139.7 mi
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1. Drive from Aberdare to Caernarfoncar 139.7 mi
3h 28m
£34–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
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
9h 52m

Aberdare to Caernarfon by train and bus

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Distance: 239.9 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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 £80–150 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little Theatre to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 9h 52m.

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