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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station and Betws-y-Coed station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Rugby and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Northampton to Caernarfon?

The distance between Northampton and Caernarfon is 185 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Northampton to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Caernarfon bus from?

Northampton to Caernarfon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Caernarfon train from?

Northampton to Caernarfon train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Northampton to Caernarfon is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Chester, which costs and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Northampton to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Northampton to Caernarfon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Northampton to Caernarfon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northampton to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Caernarfon is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Northampton to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1771+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 16m
£61–139
Drive 180.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Northampton to Caernarfoncar 180.8 mi
3h 35m
£44–64
Bus via Chester
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
9h 36m
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
6h 5m
£72–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
10h 58m

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Distance: 184.3 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Rugby, Crewe, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station, and Betws-y-Coed station in around 9h 36m.

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