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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Caernarfon?

The distance between Cambridge and Caernarfon is 305 miles. The road distance is 226.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Cambridge to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Caernarfon bus from?

Cambridge to Caernarfon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Caernarfon train from?

Cambridge to Caernarfon train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Caernarfon is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Cambridge to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Cambridge to Caernarfon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Cambridge to Caernarfon train arrive?

Cambridge to Caernarfon train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Caernarfon is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Cambridge to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1739+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Cambridge to Caernarfon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead
6h 17m
£108–178
Drive 225.4 mi
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1. Drive from Cambridge to Caernarfoncar 225.4 mi
4h 17m
£56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
11h 18m
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 46m
£103–181
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Ely to Warrington Centraltrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
9h 8m
£113–178

Cambridge to Caernarfon by train, foot, and bus

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.6 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via King's Cross, London Euston, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 11h 18m.

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