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How to get fromBarmouth to Caernarfonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 12 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barmouth to Pwllhelitrain train Machynlleth - Pwllheli
    2. Take the bus from Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C to Eagle Hotelbus bus 12
    2h 29m

  2. Drive  39.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barmouth to Caernarfoncar car 39.1 mi
    1h 1m
    £10–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barmouth to Caernarfontaxi taxi 39.1 mi
    1h 1m
    £170–210

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  • Distance: 54.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Barmouth to Caernarfon. However, you can take the train to Pwllheli, walk to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C, then take the line 12 bus to Eagle Hotel. Alternatively, you can drive from Barmouth to Caernarfon in around 1h 1m.

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