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How to get fromBangor to Caernarfonby train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Bangor to Caernarfon by train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 23m
    £59–105

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus bus 785
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    10h 40m
    £57–201

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bangor to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Caernarfoncar car
    8h 6m
    £103–342

  4. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    7h 20m
    £85–200

  5. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    5. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus
    7h 27m
    £73–177

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    7h 56m
    £76–194

  7. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    5. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus
    6h 46m
    £75–183

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    8h 18m
    £96–250

Bangor to Caernarfon by bus, foot, taxi, ferry, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 227.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Bangor, Northern Ireland and Caernarfon, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Bangor to Caernarfon. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the taxi to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bangor to Caernarfon via Larne and Cairnryan in around 8h 6m.

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