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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Caernarfon is to train and ferry which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Caernarfon is to fly and train and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £180.

How far is it from Belfast to Caernarfon?

The distance between Belfast and Caernarfon is 215 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Caernarfon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 45m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Belfast to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1771+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Belfast to Caernarfon - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, car ferry, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Caernarfon by train, ferry, car ferry, car, plane, or bus

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1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
8h 45m
£45–86
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Caernarfoncar
7h 50m
£101–338
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
6h 20m
£78–190
Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
8h 52m
£45–183
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
9h
£51–265
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus
6h 21m
£69–173
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
6h 50m
£75–185
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus
5h 46m
£68–178
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 20m
£85–265
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 45m
£92–210

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 213.4 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Caernarfon. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to George's Dock, take the vehicle to The Point, walk 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 Belfast to Caernarfon via Larne and Cairnryan in around 7h 50m.

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