There are 2 ways to get from Pontypridd to Caernarfon by train or car
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Pontypridd to Caernarfon by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Caernarfon is 231 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Pontypridd to Caernarfon, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Pontypridd to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Caernarfon is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Pontypridd to Caernarfon.
There are 1749+ hotels available in Caernarfon.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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