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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Caernarfon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Caernarfon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €40, while a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€40 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-7.98. The journey takes 2h 16m versus 2h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Manchester to Caernarfon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Caernarfon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:00 PM2h22Manchester2:22 PMCaernarfon€301One-way0 transfers
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- 12:00 PM2h22Manchester2:22 PMCaernarfon€301One-way0 transfers
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- 12:00 PM2h22Manchester2:22 PMCaernarfon€301One-way0 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.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Caernarfon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Caernarfon by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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