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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Waterloo station, London Euston and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Guildford to Caernarfon?

The distance between Guildford and Caernarfon is 281 miles. The road distance is 248 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Guildford to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Caernarfon bus from?

Guildford to Caernarfon bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Caernarfon train from?

Guildford to Caernarfon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Guildford to Caernarfon is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Guildford to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Guildford to Caernarfon bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Caernarfon train arrive?

Guildford to Caernarfon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Caernarfon is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Guildford to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1771+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Guildford to Caernarfon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Guildford to Caernarfon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
6h 35m
£100–193
Drive 246.5 mi
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1. Drive from Guildford to Caernarfoncar 246.5 mi
5h 3m
£61–87
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
12h 10m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 7m
£103–324
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 50m
£117–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
4. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
12h 52m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
8h 45m
£98–258
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 37m
£138–294
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
9h 3m
£143–522

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Distance: 279.6 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 12h 52m.

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