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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Caernarfon is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Southampton to Caernarfon?

The distance between Southampton and Caernarfon is 289 miles. The road distance is 246.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Caernarfon without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 57m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Southampton to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Caernarfon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Caernarfon train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Southampton to Caernarfon is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 57m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Southampton to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Southampton to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Caernarfon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Caernarfon is 246 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Southampton to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 2030+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

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

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

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train London Euston - Holyhead / ...
6h 57m
£123–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach 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
12h 1m
£51–116
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
12h
Drive 244.9 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Caernarfoncar 244.9 mi
5h 16m
£61–88
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
6h 25m
£113–257
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h 57m
£122–215
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
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 1m
£109–344
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
8h 41m
£118–274

Southampton to Caernarfon by train and bus

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Distance: 287.2 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Stafford, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 12h 1m.

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