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

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Caernarfon by train, ferry, car ferry, car, 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
    8h 46m
    £47–86

  2. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    9h
    £45–257

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Caernarfoncar car
    7h 50m
    £101–338

  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
    6h 19m
    £73–190

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 53m
    £49–189

  6. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    9h 25m
    £46–156

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus
    6h 20m
    £64–172

  8. 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
    6h 49m
    £70–185

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train, bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus
    5h 45m
    £68–172

  10. 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
    7h 20m
    £89–240

  11. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    7h 45m
    £81–205

Belfast to Caernarfon by train, foot, tram, ferry, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 213.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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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