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How to get fromHolyhead to Caernarfon Castleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Caernarfon Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus 5C
    1h 22m
    £10–20

  2. Drive 29.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Caernarfon Castlecar car 29.1 mi
    34 min
    £8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Holyhead to Caernarfon Castletaxi taxi 29.1 mi
    34 min
    £60–75

Holyhead to Caernarfon Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Caernarfon Castle, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Caernarfon Castle. However, you can take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, take the bus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A, then walk to Caernarfon Castle. Alternatively, you can drive from Holyhead to Caernarfon Castle in around 34 min.

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