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 - £85 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 - £85.

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 - Jennens Road, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station and Betws-y-Coed station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 5m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 17m.

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 - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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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 5m
£108–178
Drive 225.4 mi
cheapest
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 - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
11h 17m
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
8h 29m
£85–211
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 37m
£109–182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Llandudno Junctiontrain
10h 37m

Cambridge to Caernarfon by train, foot, and bus

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.6 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station, and Betws-y-Coed station in around 11h 17m.

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