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 B via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

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 and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Guildford to Caernarfon?

The distance between Guildford and Caernarfon is 281 miles. The road distance is 247.9 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 27m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 27m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 38m.

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 2010+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Guildford to Caernarfon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Guildford to Caernarfon by train, bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead
6h 27m
£94–157
Drive 246.5 mi
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1. Drive from Guildford to Caernarfoncar 246.5 mi
5h 3m
£61–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
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 38m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus
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 44m
£94–306
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 37m
£102–162
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
8h 6m
£117–207
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 58m
£100–222
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
10h 3m
£142–506

Guildford to Caernarfon by train, subway, and bus

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.3 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 12h 38m.

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