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 - £75 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 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Oxford to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Caernarfon bus from?

Oxford to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Caernarfon train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Oxford to Caernarfon is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Oxford to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Oxford to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 2005+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

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

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

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Train
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 41m
£79–121
Drive 195.5 mi
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1. Drive from Oxford to Caernarfoncar 195.5 mi
4h 6m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
10h 3m
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Oxford to Great Malverntrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h 29m
£84–153

Oxford to Caernarfon by train and bus

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Distance: 213.2 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 10h 3m.

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