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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £110 - £160 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Caernarfon is to fly and train which takes 7h 40m and costs £130 - £310.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Perth, Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Inverness to Caernarfon?

The distance between Inverness and Caernarfon is 487 miles. The road distance is 449.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Caernarfon without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 10h 55m and costs £160 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Inverness to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Caernarfon train from?

Inverness to Caernarfon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Where does the Inverness to Caernarfon train arrive?

Inverness to Caernarfon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Caernarfon is 449 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Inverness to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 2032+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Inverness to Caernarfon - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Caernarfon by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
10h 55m
£169–326
Drive 446.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Inverness to Caernarfoncar 446.8 mi
7h 49m
£110–159
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 40m
£131–301
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
11h 40m
£159–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
12h 13m
£127–225
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
10h 3m
£149–371

Inverness to Caernarfon by train, foot, and bus

85Weekly Services

10h 55mAverage Duration

£169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.7 mi
Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Caernarfon, Wales?

You can take a train from Inverness to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 10h 55m.

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