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How to get fromWelshpool to Caernarfonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 16m
    £38–68
  2. Drive  76.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Welshpool to Caernarfoncar car 76.5 mi
    1h 48m
    £19–28
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Welshpool to Machynllethtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Abus bus T2
    4h 23m
    £22–33
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand Bbus bus Taith
    5h 18m

Welshpool to Caernarfon by train and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Caernarfon, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 5h 18m.

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