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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 57m
    £30–66

  2. Drive 75.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birkenhead to Caernarfoncar car 75.5 mi
    1h 26m
    £19–27

  3. Train, line 5 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Broad Street to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 5
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus 5C
    3h 23m
    £30–51

Birkenhead to Caernarfon by train and bus

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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 drive from Birkenhead to Caernarfon in around 1h 26m.

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