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

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon is to bus and drive which costs £26 - £35 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Llanelli and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Caernarfon?

The distance between Llanelli and Caernarfon is 169 miles. The road distance is 135.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Caernarfon train from?

Llanelli to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.

Where does the Llanelli to Caernarfon train arrive?

Llanelli to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Llanelli to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Caernarfon is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Llanelli to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1749+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

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

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

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Bus, drive
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1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
3. Drive from Park Avenue to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand Ccar
6h 44m
£26–35
Train
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h 10m
£90–166
Drive 134.6 mi
1. Drive from Llanelli to Caernarfoncar 134.6 mi
3h 30m
£34–49
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 37m
£68–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Pwllhelitrain
9h 27m
£32–47

Llanelli to Caernarfon by train and bus

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Distance: 167.9 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Llanelli to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Cardiff Central, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 7h 10m.

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