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

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon is to bus via Lampeter which costs £19 - £22 and takes 8h 1m.

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 11m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Caernarfon?

The distance between Llanelli and Caernarfon is 275 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 11m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Caernarfon bus from?

Llanelli to Caernarfon bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Caernarfon train from?

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

Train or bus from Llanelli to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Lampeter, which costs £19 - £22 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Llanelli to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Llanelli to Caernarfon bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion 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 1764+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Llanelli to Caernarfon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from West End and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h 11m
£104–190
Bus via Lampeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
8h 1m
£19–22
Drive 134.6 mi
1. Drive from Llanelli to Caernarfoncar 134.6 mi
3h 30m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
8h 11m

Llanelli to Caernarfon by train and bus

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Distance: 273.6 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West End to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 1m.

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