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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Caernarfon is to bus which costs £22 - £25 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Swansea to Caernarfon?

The distance between Swansea and Caernarfon is 159 miles. The road distance is 140.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Caernarfon without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Swansea to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Caernarfon bus from?

Swansea to Caernarfon bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Caernarfon train from?

Swansea to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Swansea to Caernarfon is to train which takes 7h and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £25 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Swansea to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Swansea to Caernarfon bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.

Where does the Swansea to Caernarfon train arrive?

Swansea to Caernarfon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Caernarfon is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Swansea to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 2020+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church 1 and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
6h 24m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
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 27m
£22–25
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h
£86–157
Drive 139.9 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Caernarfoncar 139.9 mi
3h 31m
£35–50

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Distance: 157.9 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Cardiff Central, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's Church 1 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 9h 27m.

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