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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Crewetrain train Holyhead - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
    5h 16m
    £45–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 1
    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 St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    9h 43m
    £36–59

  3. Drive  163 mi

    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Leicestercar car 163 mi
    3h 15m
    £41–59

  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 Leicestertrain train
    6h 24m
    £62–122

  5. Train via Derby

    1. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    6h 52m
    £60–92

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  • Distance: 168.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Leicester via Bangor station, Bangor (Gwynedd), Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to St Margaret's Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 43m.

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