What is the cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 6h and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Caernarfon and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Caernarfon and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Caernarfon to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Bournemouth via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Bournemouth?

The distance between Caernarfon and Bournemouth is 317 miles. The road distance is 243.4 miles.

How do I travel from Caernarfon to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 8m and costs £120 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Bournemouth bus from?

Caernarfon to Bournemouth bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Bournemouth train from?

Caernarfon to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.

Train or bus from Caernarfon to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 8m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 46m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Caernarfon to Bournemouth bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Caernarfon to Bournemouth train arrive?

Caernarfon to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Bournemouth is 243 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Caernarfon to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2642+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Caernarfon to Bournemouth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Caernarfon to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 8m
£121–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
13h 46m
£60–102
Drive 242 mi
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Bournemouthcar 242 mi
6h
£60–87
Train to Liverpool, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
9h 36m
£128–281
Train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
10h 31m
£104–182
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
9h 20m
£149–446
Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
11h 30m
£123–281

Caernarfon to Bournemouth by bus and train

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Distance: 314.7 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Bournemouth via Bangor station, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Stafford in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Bournemouth Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 13h 46m.

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