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How to get fromCaernarfon to Penzanceby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Caernarfon to Penzance by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain train
    12h 1m
    £173–286

  2. Drive  349.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Penzancecar car 349.1 mi
    7h 14m
    £87–126

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Streettrain train Holyhead - Birmingham International
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    16h 8m
    £88–161

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    9h 30m
    £108–272

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    12h 37m
    £173–316

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LPL - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    11h 11m
    £111–292

Caernarfon to Penzance by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Turf Square to Penzance via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), Birmingham New Street, and Plymouth in around 12h 1m.

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