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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Oxford to Caernarfon?

The distance between Oxford and Caernarfon is 214 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Oxford to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Caernarfon train from?

Oxford to Caernarfon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Where does the Oxford to Caernarfon train arrive?

Oxford to Caernarfon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Caernarfon is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Oxford to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1772+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Oxford to Caernarfon - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Oxford to Caernarfon by train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
5h 30m
£90–143
Drive 195.5 mi
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1. Drive from Oxford to Caernarfoncar 195.5 mi
4h 6m
£48–69
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 25m
£134–406
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Oxford 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 13m
£94–167
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Oxford to Herefordtrain London Paddington - Hereford / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 46m
£100–186
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 34m
£149–291

Oxford to Caernarfon by train and bus

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Distance: 213.2 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Stafford, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 5h 30m.

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