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How to get fromCaernarfon to Aberaeronby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 12 bus, train, bus

    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
    3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Aberystwythtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Park Avenue to Alban Square 1bus bus T1x / ...
    5h 50m

  2. Drive  88.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Aberaeroncar car 88.6 mi
    2h 13m
    £22–32

  3. Line 12 bus, drive, bus

    1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand Cbus bus 12
    2. Drive from Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C to Park Avenuecar car
    3. Take the bus from Park Avenue to Alban Square 1bus bus T1x / ...
    3h 12m

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  • Distance: 108.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Aberaeron, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Caernarfon to Aberaeron. However, you can take the line 12 bus to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C, walk to Pwllheli, take the train to Dovey Junction, take the train to Aberystwyth, walk to Park Avenue, then take the bus to Alban Square 1. Alternatively, you can drive from Caernarfon to Aberaeron in around 2h 13m.

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