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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Caernarfon?

The distance between Gloucester and Caernarfon is 195 miles. The road distance is 155.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Gloucester to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Caernarfon bus from?

Gloucester to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Caernarfon train from?

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

Train or bus from Gloucester to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Caernarfon is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Gloucester to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Gloucester to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Country Bus Station.

Where does the Gloucester to Caernarfon train arrive?

Gloucester to Caernarfon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Caernarfon is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Gloucester to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1752+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Gloucester to Caernarfon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Country Bus Station, Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Caernarfon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
5h 21m
£74–141
Drive 154.5 mi
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1. Drive from Gloucester to Caernarfoncar 154.5 mi
3h 32m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
3. Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
5. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
10h 22m
Bus, line 33 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Roadbus 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Stationbus 33
3. Take the train from Hereford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
4. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus 5C
7h 3m
£67–127

Gloucester to Caernarfon by train and bus

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194.2 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Country Bus Station, Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 10h 22m.

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