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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Caernarfon?

The distance between Birmingham and Caernarfon is 143 miles. The road distance is 132.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Birmingham to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Caernarfon bus from?

Birmingham to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Caernarfon train from?

Birmingham to Caernarfon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Caernarfon is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Birmingham to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Birmingham to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Birmingham to Caernarfon train arrive?

Birmingham to Caernarfon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Caernarfon is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Birmingham to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1738+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Birmingham to Caernarfon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Caernarfon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
4h 5m
£44–80
Drive 131.5 mi
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1. Drive from Birmingham to Caernarfoncar 131.5 mi
2h 46m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
7h 23m
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 45m
£44–91

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Distance: 142.5 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Stafford, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 7h 23m.

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