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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Caernarfon is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Caernarfon is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Caernarfon station. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Caernarfon?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Caernarfon. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Swindon to Caernarfon?

The distance between Swindon and Caernarfon is 263 miles. The road distance is 190.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Caernarfon without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Swindon to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Caernarfon bus from?

Swindon to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Caernarfon train from?

Swindon to Caernarfon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Caernarfon?

The best way to get from Swindon to Caernarfon is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Swindon to Caernarfon bus arrive?

Swindon to Caernarfon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swindon to Caernarfon train arrive?

Swindon to Caernarfon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Caernarfon?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Caernarfon is 191 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Swindon to Caernarfon.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 2009+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
6h 26m
£90–155
Drive 189.6 mi
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1. Drive from Swindon to Caernarfoncar 189.6 mi
4h 2m
£47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus 1
10h 35m
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
7h 11m
£84–140

Swindon to Caernarfon by train and bus

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Distance: 261.4 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Newport (S Wales), Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen station in around 10h 35m.

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