There are 7 ways to get from Caernarfon to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
11h 8m£152–257Drive 308.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Caernarfon to Cornwallcar 308.3 mi
6h 32m£76–110Bus, train
- Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
15h 22mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
9h 22m£96–255Train
- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
12h 6m£158–255Train #2
- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
12h 41m£156–269Bus
- Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
15h 29m
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Cornwall is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Cornwall is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs £75 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Bowling Green Turn via Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Caernarfon to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Luxulyan via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Caernarfon and Cornwall is 398 miles. The road distance is 310.1 miles.
The best way to get from Caernarfon to Cornwall without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 8m and costs £150 - £260.
It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Caernarfon to Cornwall, including transfers.
Caernarfon to Cornwall bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B.
Caernarfon to Cornwall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
The best way to get from Caernarfon to Cornwall is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 8m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 29m.
What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Cornwall, England?
You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Luxulyan via Bangor station, Bangor (Gwynedd), Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Par in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Bowling Green Turn via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 15h 29m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £170–550
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–13
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Caernarfon to Cornwall bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Caernarfon to Cornwall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Cornwall is 310 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Caernarfon to Cornwall.
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