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

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle is to bus via Aberystwyth which costs £19 - £22 and takes 8h 7m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Caernarfon Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle station. However, there are services departing from West End and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Carmarthen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Llanelli and Caernarfon Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle?

The distance between Llanelli and Caernarfon Castle is 148 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle bus from?

Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Carmarthen station.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £170 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle bus arrive?

Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle?

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

Where can I stay near Caernarfon Castle?

There are 2196+ hotels available in Caernarfon Castle.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
6h 50m
Bus via Aberystwyth
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 7m
£19–22
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 14m
£90–165
Drive 134.6 mi
1. Drive from Llanelli to Caernarfon Castlecar 134.6 mi
3h 30m
£34–48

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Distance: 146.8 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

TaithCymru operates a bus from Carmarthen station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B every 3 hours, and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Llanelli to Caernarfon Castle via Cardiff Central, Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A in around 7h 14m.

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