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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 Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A 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 Centraltrain train
    3h 13m
    £32–64

  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

    1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Streetbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Llandudno - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 27m
    £30–53

Caernarfon to Birkenhead by bus and train

Calendar221Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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 Central. Alternatively, you can drive from Caernarfon to Birkenhead in around 1h 27m.

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