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How to get fromCaernarfon Castle to Aberystwythby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 12 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand Cbus bus 12
    2. Take the train from Pwllheli to Dovey Junctiontrain train Pwllheli - Machynlleth
    5h 9m

  2. Drive  74 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caernarfon Castle to Aberystwythcar car 74 mi
    1h 50m
    £19–27

  3. Line 12 bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand Cbus bus 12
    2. Drive from Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C to Aberystwythcar car
    2h 31m

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  • Distance: 92.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Caernarfon Castle to Aberystwyth. However, you can walk to Turf Square, take the line 12 bus to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C, walk to Pwllheli, take the train to Dovey Junction, then take the train to Aberystwyth. Alternatively, you can drive from Caernarfon Castle to Aberystwyth in around 1h 50m.

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