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How to get fromGwynedd to Caernarfonby taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, train, line 12 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Gwynedd to Tygwyntaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tygwyn to Pwllhelitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Cbus bus 12
    2h 25m

  2. Drive  34 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gwynedd to Caernarfoncar car 34 mi
    53 min
    £9–13

  3. Steam train

    1. Take the train from Porthmadog Harbour to Caernarfontrain train Snowdonia Star / ...
    2h 41m
    £146–161

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gwynedd to Caernarfontaxi taxi 34 mi
    53 min
    £150–180

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  • Distance: 58.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Gwynedd, Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways operates a train from Porthmadog Harbour to Caernarfon 6 times a week. Tickets cost £62 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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