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 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 Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

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 25m.

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 via Crewe which takes 5h 25m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 via Crewe which takes 5h 25m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Gloucester to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Gloucester to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 1771+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

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

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Train via Crewe
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 25m
£75–142
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 Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
10h 40m
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 29m
£94–177

Gloucester to Caernarfon by train and bus

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5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194.2 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 10h 40m.

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