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There are 5 ways to get from Caernarfon to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    5h 13m
    £61–112

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Wellbus bus 825
    9h 56m
    £40–66

  3. Drive  158.2 mi

    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Cheltenhamcar car 158.2 mi
    3h 25m
    £40–57

  4. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 8m
    £64–125

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus Depotbus bus T2
    2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    6h 51m
    £57–94

Caernarfon to Cheltenham by bus and train

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Cheltenham Spa via Bangor station, Bangor (Gwynedd), Crewe, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Royal Well via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 56m.

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