How to travel from Manchester to Caernarfon

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from Manchester to Caernarfon

How to get from Manchester to Caernarfon by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Manchester to Caernarfon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Transport for Wales
08:48AM2h44
Manchester
11:32AMCaernarfon
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Transport for Wales
08:48AM2h44
Manchester
11:32AMCaernarfon
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Avanti West Coast
07:55AM2h21
Manchester
10:16AMCaernarfon
$491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Transport for Wales
08:44AM2h48
Manchester
11:32AMCaernarfon
$301One-way
0 transfers
Transport for Wales
10:48AM2h59
Manchester
01:47PMCaernarfon
$321One-way
0 transfers
Transport for Wales
09:48AM2h55
Manchester
12:43PMCaernarfon
$321One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Caernarfon

Travel to Caernarfon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Caernarfon.

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You can travel between Manchester and Caernarfon by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Caernarfon is a train with an average price of $13 (€11).
The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Caernarfon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 19m.
The distance from Manchester to Caernarfon is approximately 86 miles (140 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Caernarfon is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Caernarfon as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Caernarfon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Caernarfon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3) to go to Caernarfon by train.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Caernarfon by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Caernarfon:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Caernarfon often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Liverpool, Dublin, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Caernarfon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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