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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Caerphilly is to bus via Newtown which costs £28 - £40 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Caerphilly is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Caernarfon and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon station to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and Greyfriars Road GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Caernarfon and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct train from Caernarfon to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Caerphilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Caerphilly?

The distance between Caernarfon and Caerphilly is 225 miles. The road distance is 152.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Caerphilly without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Caernarfon to Caerphilly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Caerphilly bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Caerphilly train from?

Caernarfon to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.

Train or bus from Caernarfon to Caerphilly?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Caerphilly is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Caerphilly bus arrive?

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

Where does the Caernarfon to Caerphilly train arrive?

Caernarfon to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Caerphilly?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Caerphilly is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Caernarfon to Caerphilly.

Where can I stay near Caerphilly?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Caerphilly.

Caernarfon to Caerphilly - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Caernarfon to Caerphilly by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
6h 4m
£72–115
Bus via Newtown
cheapest
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 Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
10h 44m
£28–39
Bus
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 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
9h 21m
Drive 151.9 mi
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Caerphillycar 151.9 mi
3h 44m
£38–54

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Distance: 223.8 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Tresillian Way, and Greyfriars Road GJ in around 9h 21m.

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