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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Caernarfon?

The distance between Cornwall and Caernarfon is 399 miles. The road distance is 309.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Caernarfon without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 10h 5m and costs £150 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Cornwall to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Caernarfon train from?

Cornwall to Caernarfon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Where does the Cornwall to Caernarfon train arrive?

Cornwall to Caernarfon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Caernarfon is 310 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Cornwall to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 2032+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Cornwall to Caernarfon - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
10h 5m
£155–273
Drive 308.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cornwall to Caernarfoncar 308.1 mi
6h 33m
£77–111
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
8h 41m
£99–242
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
11h 33m
£154–276
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
9h 44m
£150–339
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
10h 53m
£102–272

Cornwall to Caernarfon by train and bus

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10h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 396.7 mi
Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 10h 5m.

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