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How to get fromPort of Holyhead to Caernarfonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Port of Holyhead to Caernarfon by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus 5C
    1h 17m
    £10–19

  2. Drive 30 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port of Holyhead to Caernarfoncar car 30 mi
    38 min
    £8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port of Holyhead to Caernarfontaxi taxi 30 mi
    38 min
    £60–80

  4. Train, bus via Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Cbus bus T2
    1h 48m

Port of Holyhead to Caernarfon by foot, train, and bus

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Port of Holyhead, Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Port of Holyhead to Caernarfon. However, you can walk to Holyhead, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A. Alternatively, you can drive from Port of Holyhead to Caernarfon in around 38 min.

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