There are 4 ways to get from Ffestiniog to Caernarfon by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Steam train
best- Take the train from Beddgelert to Caernarfontrain Gelert Explorer / ...
1h 47m£113–123Drive 25.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ffestiniog to Caernarfoncar 25.4 mi
41 min£7–10Train, line 5 bus, bus
- Take the train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Broad Street to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus 5
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus 5C
2h 55m£29–41Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ffestiniog to Caernarfontaxi 25.4 mi
41 min£110–140
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ffestiniog to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Ffestiniog to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct train from Ffestiniog to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Beddgelert and arriving at Caernarfon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Ffestiniog and Caernarfon is 26 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ffestiniog to Caernarfon without a car is to Steam train which takes 1h 47m and costs £110 - £130.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Ffestiniog to Caernarfon, including transfers.
Ffestiniog to Caernarfon train services, operated by Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, depart from Beddgelert station.
Ffestiniog to Caernarfon train services, operated by Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, arrive at Caernarfon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ffestiniog to Caernarfon is 26 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Ffestiniog to Caernarfon.
There are 1750+ hotels available in Caernarfon.
What companies run services between Ffestiniog, Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways operates a train from Beddgelert to Caernarfon once daily. Tickets cost £53 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 01766 516024
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
Train from Beddgelert to Caernarfon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £53
- Website
- Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Broad Street to Bangor Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
John's Taxis & Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1766 831 781
- Website
- johns-taxis.co.uk
Nev's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1766 762465
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