There are 2 ways to get from Derby to Caernarfon by train or car
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Derby to Caernarfon by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Derby to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Derby and Caernarfon is 142 miles. The road distance is 140.6 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Derby to Caernarfon, including transfers.
Derby to Caernarfon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Caernarfon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Caernarfon is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Derby to Caernarfon.
There are 2032+ hotels available in Caernarfon.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Caernarfon, Wales?
You can take a train from Derby to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Crewe, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
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