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How to get fromCaernarfon to Ellesmere Portby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2h 41m
    £26–46

  2. Drive  69.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Ellesmere Portcar car 69.5 mi
    1h 17m
    £18–25

  3. Bus, train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bangor Bus Station Stand Ebus bus 5C
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus bus 1 / ...
    3h 31m
    £25–45

  4. Line 5 bus, train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Streetbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus bus 1 / ...
    4h 7m
    £19–31

Caernarfon to Ellesmere Port by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Ellesmere Port, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours.

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