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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Caernarfon is to bus and train which costs £60 - £120 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Caernarfon?

The distance between Gatwick and Caernarfon is 278 miles. The road distance is 266.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Gatwick to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Caernarfon bus from?

Gatwick to Caernarfon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Caernarfon train from?

Gatwick to Caernarfon train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Caernarfon is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 33m.

Where does the Gatwick to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Gatwick to Caernarfon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Gatwick to Caernarfon train arrive?

Gatwick to Caernarfon train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Caernarfon is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Gatwick to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 2005+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Gatwick to Caernarfon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Gatwick to Caernarfon by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train
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1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead
5h 55m
£95–159
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
9h 3m
£61–119
Drive 265.2 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Caernarfoncar 265.2 mi
5h 13m
£66–95
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 13m
£100–235
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus 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
12h 33m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 39m
£96–320
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry
8h 12m
£62–234

Gatwick to Caernarfon by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 276.5 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 12h 33m.

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