Rome2Rio

How to get fromCanterbury to Caernarfonby train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Caernarfon

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train London Euston - Holyhead
    6h 19m
    £117–196

  2. Drive  310.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Canterbury to Caernarfoncar car 310.3 mi
    5h 37m
    £77–111

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    8h 28m
    £137–376

  4. Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Bletchleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    9h 25m
    £118–241

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    9h 5m
    £424–714

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    4. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    9h 51m
    £141–287

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    9h 51m
    £119–270

Canterbury to Caernarfon by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Canterbury to Caernarfon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 318 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 19m.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides