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How to get fromGloucester to Caernarfon Castleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    5h 34m
    £66–121

  2. Drive  154.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gloucester to Caernarfon Castlecar car 154.6 mi
    3h 33m
    £39–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 1
    10h 2m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Newport (S Wales)train train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    6h 33m
    £81–142

Gloucester to Caernarfon Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Caernarfon Castle via Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Caernarfon Castle via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B in around 10h 2m.

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