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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Caernarfonby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Caernarfon by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    7h 2m
    £68–108

  2. Drive  135.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Caernarfoncar car 135.7 mi
    3h 21m
    £34–49

  3. Bus, train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    8h 4m
    £62–103

Merthyr Tydfil to Caernarfon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Merthyr Tydfil to Caernarfon. However, you can take the bus to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2, walk to Abergavenny, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trevithick Memorial to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2, Abergavenny, Shrewsbury, Llandudno Junction, Broad Street, and Bangor Bus Station Stand B in around 8h 4m.

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