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How to get fromCaernarfon to Chesterby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Caernarfon to Chester by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 1 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Bangor stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2h 1m

  2. Bus, line 5 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Ebus bus 5C
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Streetbus bus 5
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Chestertrain train
    3h 1m
    £17–27

  3. Drive  68.2 mi

    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Chestercar car 68.2 mi
    1h 17m
    £17–25

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  • Distance: 68.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Caernarfon to Chester. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Bangor station, walk to Bangor (Gwynedd), then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Chester via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Broad Street, and Llandudno Junction in around 3h 1m.

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