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How to get fromBirkenhead to Caernarfonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Birkenhead Central to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus 5C
    2h 56m
    £30–54

  2. Line 1 bus, train, line 5 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grange Road East to Railway Stationbus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chester to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Broad Street to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 5
    4h 29m
    £18–30

  3. Drive  75.5 mi

    1. Drive from Birkenhead to Caernarfoncar car 75.5 mi
    1h 26m
    £19–28

Birkenhead to Caernarfon by train and bus

Calendar221Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Birkenhead to Caernarfon. However, you can take the train to Chester, 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 bus from Grange Road East to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Railway Station, Chester, Llandudno Junction, Broad Street, and Bangor Bus Station Stand B in around 4h 29m.

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