There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Caernarfon by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Line 304 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h 14m£89–156Drive 165 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Caernarfoncar 165 mi
4h 8m£41–58Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
10h 46mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Caernarfon165 mi
4h 8m
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Caernarfon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Tresillian Way and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Caernarfon is 248 miles. The road distance is 166 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Caernarfon without a car is to line 304 bus and train which takes 7h 14m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Caernarfon, including transfers.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Caernarfon is 166 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Caernarfon.
There are 1767+ hotels available in Caernarfon.
What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?
You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Customhouse Street JW, Tresillian Way, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 10h 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Caernarfon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Caernarfon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.