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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Caernarfon is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Leicester to Caernarfon?

The distance between Leicester and Caernarfon is 170 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Leicester to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Caernarfon bus from?

Leicester to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Caernarfon train from?

Leicester to Caernarfon train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Leicester to Caernarfon is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Leicester to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Leicester to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Caernarfon train arrive?

Leicester to Caernarfon train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Caernarfon is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Leicester to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 2032+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Leicester to Caernarfon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Caernarfon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
5h 12m
£48–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach 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
10h 21m
£35–76
Drive 161.8 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Caernarfoncar 161.8 mi
3h 11m
£41–59
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
5h 57m
£74–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 3m
£59–103

Leicester to Caernarfon by train and bus

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.4 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Nuneaton, Crewe, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 10h 21m.

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