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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Bath to Caernarfon?

The distance between Bath and Caernarfon is 244 miles. The road distance is 182.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Bath to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Caernarfon bus from?

Bath to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Caernarfon train from?

Bath to Caernarfon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Bath to Caernarfon is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Bath to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Bath to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Bath to Caernarfon train arrive?

Bath to Caernarfon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Bath to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Caernarfon is 182 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Bath to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1748+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Bath to Caernarfon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bath to Caernarfon by train, bus, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 28m
£82–141
Drive 181.1 mi
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1. Drive from Bath to Caernarfoncar 181.1 mi
4h 32m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 804
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
10h 58m
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
8h 32m
£86–195
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
6h 48m
£91–152
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
8h 2m
£135–296

Bath to Caernarfon by train and bus

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Distance: 243.1 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Caernarfon, Wales?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Newport (S Wales), Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 10h 58m.

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