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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Caernarfon?

The distance between Porthcawl and Caernarfon is 253 miles. The road distance is 158.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Caernarfon without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 35m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Porthcawl to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Caernarfon bus from?

Porthcawl to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Caernarfon bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Caernarfon is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Porthcawl to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1772+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h 35m
£84–146
Drive 157.4 mi
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1. Drive from Porthcawl to Caernarfoncar 157.4 mi
3h 47m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
9h 20m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthentrain
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus T2
9h 49m

Porthcawl to Caernarfon by bus and train

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7h 35mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?

You can take a bus from Griffin Park to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 9h 20m.

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