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 to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Turf Square and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

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 27m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Bournemouth?

The distance between Caernarfon and Bournemouth is 319 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 27m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m 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 Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Turf Square station.

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 27m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 13h 38m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Caernarfon to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.

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 2661+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Caernarfon to Bournemouth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 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 27m
£138–221
Drive 242 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Bournemouthcar 242 mi
6h
£60–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
13h 38m
£64–149
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 4m
£126–290
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 2m
£119–217
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
8h 52m
£111–366

Caernarfon to Bournemouth by bus and train

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Distance: 316.7 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Turf Square to Bournemouth via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Stafford in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turf Square to Bournemouth Station via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 13h 38m.

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