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Compare 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 prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m 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 |
Other travel options to Caernarfon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Caernarfon
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.
- L642429:48 AM2h19Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:07 PMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- L64237 · L648468:48 AM2h47Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)11:35 AMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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L021769:06 AM2h13Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:19 AMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)$471One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Y25408+L6417610:06 AM2h42Manchester Victoria (MCV)12:48 PMLlanfairpwll (LPG)$421One-way1 transfer
- L64242 · L641769:48 AM3h00Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:48 PMLlanfairpwll (LPG)$421One-way1 transfer
- L64247 · L6484810:48 AM2h55Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1:43 PMLlanfairpwll (LPG)$421One-way1 transfer
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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.
Other travel options to Caernarfon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Northern Rail to go to Caernarfon by train.
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