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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Tenby is to bus via Carmarthen which costs £21 - £35 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Caernarfon and Tenby?

No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Turf Square and arriving at Upper Park Road via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion and Rose and Crown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Caernarfon and Tenby?

No, there is no direct train from Caernarfon to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Tenby via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Tenby?

The distance between Caernarfon and Tenby is 164 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Tenby without a car is to bus via Carmarthen which takes 8h 9m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Caernarfon to Tenby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Tenby bus from?

Caernarfon to Tenby bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Turf Square station.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Tenby train from?

Caernarfon to Tenby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.

Train or bus from Caernarfon to Tenby?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Tenby is to bus via Carmarthen which takes 8h 9m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £250 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Tenby bus arrive?

Caernarfon to Tenby bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4.

Where does the Caernarfon to Tenby train arrive?

Caernarfon to Tenby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Tenby is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Caernarfon to Tenby.

Where can I stay near Tenby?

There are 1961+ hotels available in Tenby.

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

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Bus via Carmarthen
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1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
8h 9m
£21–32
Train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
9h 46m
£123–246
Drive 141 mi
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Tenbycar 141 mi
3h 38m
£35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Haverfordwest Bus Stationbus T5
3. Take the bus from Picton Place to South Parade Terminus Onlybus 349
10h 8m
£21–28

Caernarfon to Tenby by bus

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Distance: 163 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Tenby, Wales?

You can take a bus from Turf Square to Upper Park Road via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and Rose and Crown in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Tenby via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Cardiff Central in around 9h 46m.

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