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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Shrewsburytrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 31m
    £30–55
  2. Drive  85 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Shrewsburycar car 85 mi
    2h
    £21–31
  3. Bus

    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 Bus Stationbus bus 409
    6h 1m
    £22–33
  4. Line 5 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand E to Broad Streetbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Shrewsburytrain train Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
    4h 47m
    £31–53

Caernarfon to Shrewsbury by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Shrewsbury, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Shrewsbury every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 in around 6h 1m.

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