What is the cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Southampton is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 12h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Southampton is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Caernarfon and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Coach Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Caernarfon and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Caernarfon to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Southampton Central via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Southampton?

The distance between Caernarfon and Southampton is 288 miles. The road distance is 245.6 miles.

How do I travel from Caernarfon to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Southampton without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 32m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Caernarfon to Southampton?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Caernarfon to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Southampton bus from?

Caernarfon to Southampton bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Southampton train from?

Caernarfon to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.

Train or bus from Caernarfon to Southampton?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Southampton is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 32m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Southampton bus arrive?

Caernarfon to Southampton bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.

Where does the Caernarfon to Southampton train arrive?

Caernarfon to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Southampton is 246 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Caernarfon to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1969+ hotels available in Southampton.

Caernarfon to Southampton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Caernarfon to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain Holyhead - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 32m
£111–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
12h 58m
£55–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
11h 17m
Drive 244.1 mi
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Southamptoncar 244.1 mi
5h 15m
£61–88
Train to Liverpool, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
8h 35m
£117–270
Train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
8h 43m
£108–196
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
8h 32m
£103–304

Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 286.1 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Southampton Central via Bangor station, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Stafford in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Coach Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 58m.

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