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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Bournemouth and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Poole to Caernarfon?

The distance between Poole and Caernarfon is 323 miles. The road distance is 239.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Caernarfon without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 40m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Poole to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Caernarfon bus from?

Poole to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Caernarfon train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Poole to Caernarfon is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 40m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 7m.

Where does the Poole to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Poole to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Caernarfon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Caernarfon is 240 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Poole to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1771+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Poole to Caernarfon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Poole to Caernarfon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
8h 40m
£148–233
Drive 238.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Caernarfoncar 238.2 mi
5h 51m
£59–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
4. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
14h 7m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole 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 16m
£132–274
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
9h 41m
£140–265
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
14h 50m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
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
8h 42m
£138–401
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
9h 32m
£127–372

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 321.5 mi
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Bournemouth, Stafford, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 14h 7m.

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