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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bangor Bus Station Stand Ebus bus 5C
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Birkenhead Hamilton Squaretrain train
    3h 10m
    £32–70

  2. Drive 76.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Birkenheadcar car 76.1 mi
    1h 27m
    £19–27

  3. Line 5 bus, train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Streetbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Grange Roadbus bus X1 / ...
    5h 1m
    £20–37

Caernarfon to Birkenhead by bus and train

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Caernarfon to Birkenhead. However, you can take the bus to Bangor Bus Station Stand E, walk to Bangor Bus Station Stand B, take the bus to Bangor Railway Station H, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the train to Chester, then take the train to Birkenhead Hamilton Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Grange Road via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Broad Street, Llandudno Junction, Chester, and Railway Station in around 5h 1m.

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