How to Travel from
Swansea to Caernarfon Castle
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Swansea, Great Britain → Caernarfon Castle, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle
Composite routes from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle
Cheapest
3 h 14 min
Car
227 km.
from $12
Other
6 h 51 min
170 km.
from $214.72
7 h 59 min
170 km.
Select a ticket
8 h 16 min
170 km.
from $133.35
9 h 5 min
Train
168 km.
Select a ticket
Route Navigator Swansea - Caernarfon Castle
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123 м
123 м
Turn right onto Portland Street
Portland Street, 48 м
48 м
Turn right onto The Kingsway
The Kingsway, 490 м
490 м
Keep left onto New Orchard Street
New Orchard Street, 1 km 601 м
1 km 601 м
Turn left onto Carmarthen Road
Carmarthen Road, 1 km 944 м
1 km 944 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Pentregethin Road
Pentregethin Road, 1 km 247 м
1 km 247 м
Turn slight left onto Pentregethin Road
Pentregethin Road, 2 km 344 м
2 km 344 м
Turn right onto Pontarddulais Road
Pontarddulais Road, 1 km 516 м
1 km 516 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Swansea Road
Swansea Road, 2 km 143 м
2 km 143 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto M4
10 km 465 м
10 km 465 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pont Abraham
Pont Abraham, 5 km 655 м
5 km 655 м
Keep left and drive toward Cross Hands Business & Food Parks
Cross Hands Business & Food Parks, 453 м
453 м
At roundabout, take exit 3
131 м
131 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
465 м
465 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Heol Parc Mawr
Heol Parc Mawr, 12 km 476 м
12 km 476 м
Turn left onto Heol Cennen
Heol Cennen, 2 km 785 м
2 km 785 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A40
195 м
195 м
Turn left onto Talley Road
Talley Road, 13 km 775 м
13 km 775 м
Turn left onto B4337
2 km 476 м
2 km 476 м
Turn right
193 м
193 м
Turn left
329 м
329 м
Keep right
361 м
361 м
Keep right
2 km 112 м
2 km 112 м
Turn left
2 km 2 м
2 km 2 м
Keep right
442 м
442 м
Turn sharp left
4 km 826 м
4 km 826 м
Turn left onto A482
6 km 626 м
6 km 626 м
Turn right onto College Street
College Street, 1 km 741 м
1 km 741 м
Keep left onto A482
7 km 658 м
7 km 658 м
Turn right onto B4337
17 km 457 м
17 km 457 м
Turn right onto A487
12 km 317 м
12 km 317 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A4120
1 km 630 м
1 km 630 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Heol-y-Bont
Heol-y-Bont, 140 м
140 м
Turn slight left onto Heol-y-Bont
Heol-y-Bont, 1 km 553 м
1 km 553 м
Turn right onto Rhes-Y-Bont / Bridge Terrace
Rhes-Y-Bont / Bridge Terrace, 44 м
44 м
Turn left onto Rhiw Brialli / Primrose Hill
Rhiw Brialli / Primrose Hill, 309 м
309 м
Turn left
1 km 324 м
1 km 324 м
Turn left
1 km 986 м
1 km 986 м
Turn slight right onto A487
25 km 589 м
25 km 589 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Heol Pentrerhedyn
Heol Pentrerhedyn, 11 km 667 м
11 km 667 м
Turn right
154 м
154 м
Turn left
204 м
204 м
Keep left
82 м
82 м
Turn sharp right onto A487
10 km 815 м
10 km 815 м
Turn left onto A470 and drive toward Dolgellau, Bala
Dolgellau, Bala, 4 km 401 м
4 km 401 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A470
2 km 76 м
2 km 76 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A470
1 km 266 м
1 km 266 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A470
26 km 961 м
26 km 961 м
Turn right onto B4410
6 km 35 м
6 km 35 м
Turn right onto A4085
7 km 642 м
7 km 642 м
Turn right onto A498 and drive toward Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Capel Curig
Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Capel Curig, 2 km 426 м
2 km 426 м
Turn left onto A4085
17 km 479 м
17 km 479 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Waunfawr Road
Waunfawr Road, 2 km 453 м
2 km 453 м
Keep right onto A4871
118 м
118 м
Keep left
154 м
154 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eagles Junction
Eagles Junction, 195 м
195 м
Turn slight left onto Y Bont Bridd / Bridge Street
Y Bont Bridd / Bridge Street, 91 м
91 м
Turn right onto Y Maes
Y Maes, 80 м
80 м
Turn left onto Allt y Castell
Allt y Castell, 128 м
128 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
First Great Western Service
Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$75.95
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$54.43
Transport for Wales
Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$35.44
Train from Cardiff Central to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$164.55
Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$62.02–$94.93
Train from Shrewsbury to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$51.90–$82.28
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$25.32
Bus operators
Lloyd's Coaches
Phone:
+44 1654 702100
Email:
info@lloydscoaches.com
Website:
lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Caernarfon
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
First South & West Wales
Phone:
+44 1792 57 22 55
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Evans Coaches Tregaron
Phone:
0114 22 11 282
Website:
traveline.info
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Mid Wales Travel
Phone:
+44 1970 828288
Email:
enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
Website:
midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle?
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle is to drive which costs $45.65 - $70.65 and takes 3h 18m.
What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle?
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $45.65 - $70.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Caernarfon Castle?
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle station. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Carmarthen station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
How far is it from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle?
The distance between Swansea and Caernarfon Castle is 422 km. The road distance is 227.5 km.
How do I travel from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle without a car?
The best way to get from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $108.70 - $217.39 .
How long does it take to get from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle?
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Swansea to Caernarfon Castle bus from?
Swansea to Caernarfon Castle bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Carmarthen station.
Train or bus from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle?
The best way to get from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $108.70 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m.
Where does the Swansea to Caernarfon Castle bus arrive?
Swansea to Caernarfon Castle bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
What is the time difference between Swansea and Caernarfon Castle?
It is currently 23:26 at both, Swansea and Caernarfon Castle.
Can I drive from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle?
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Caernarfon Castle is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Swansea to Caernarfon Castle.
Where can I stay near Caernarfon Castle?
There are 1856+ hotels available in Caernarfon Castle. Prices start at $50.70 per night.
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