How to travel from Manchester to Caernarfon

There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Caernarfon: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Caernarfon is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Caernarfon:

Taking a train costs $47 (€42) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $67 (€60).

The fastest way to get to Caernarfon from Manchester is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 18 min.

Other travel options to Caernarfon take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 33 min on average.

The distance is approximately 87 miles (140 km) from Manchester to Caernarfon.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Caernarfon is:

• 5 buses per day.
• 13 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Caernarfon:

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Caernarfon:

• You can travel to Caernarfon from Manchester by train with Transport for Wales or Northern Rail (3). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $20 (€18) with Transport for Wales from Manchester to Caernarfon.

Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Caernarfon with the following travel companies:

• Direct train available with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Caernarfon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Caernarfon from Manchester.