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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Caernarfon?

The distance between Cheltenham and Caernarfon is 189 miles. The road distance is 159.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cheltenham to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Caernarfon bus from?

Cheltenham to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Caernarfon train from?

Cheltenham to Caernarfon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Caernarfon is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Caernarfon train arrive?

Cheltenham to Caernarfon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Caernarfon is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Cheltenham to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1742+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Cheltenham to Caernarfon - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 10 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
4h 56m
£68–110
Drive 158.2 mi
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1. Drive from Cheltenham to Caernarfoncar 158.2 mi
3h 25m
£40–57
Line 10 bus, line 33 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Rotunda to Transport Hubbus 94X / ...
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Roadbus 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Stationbus 33
4. Take the train from Hereford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
5. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus 5C
8h 25m
£60–97
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Country Bus Stationbus 445
2. Take the train from Hereford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 20m
£57–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
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
9h 38m

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Distance: 187.6 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Stafford, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 9h 38m.

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