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How to get fromBridgend to Caernarfon Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bridgend to Caernarfon Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    6h 23m
    £78–138

  2. Train, bus via Aberystwyth

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus T2
    8h 19m
    £35–62

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 1
    7h 6m

  4. Drive  160.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bridgend to Caernarfon Castlecar car 160.3 mi
    3h 53m
    £40–58

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 1
    7h 12m

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  • Distance: 237.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Caernarfon Castle, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Caernarfon Castle via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B in around 7h 12m.

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