There are 3 ways to get from Bridgend to Caernarfon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 26m£89–160Drive 160.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bridgend to Caernarfoncar 160.3 mi
3h 53m£39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
7h 50m
Bridgend to Caernarfon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Bridgend and Caernarfon is 239 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Bridgend to Caernarfon, including transfers.
Bridgend to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
Bridgend to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Caernarfon is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Bridgend to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Bridgend to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Caernarfon is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Bridgend to Caernarfon.
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