Getting from Holyhead to Caernarfon Castle by public transport
To get from Holyhead to Caernarfon Castle by public transport, you can take the train or bus. Here are the details for each option:
Train:
Take a train from Holyhead Station to Bangor Station. Trains run regularly and the journey takes about 25 minutes.
At Bangor Station, transfer to the North Wales Coast Line train towards Llandudno Junction. Get off at Caernarfon Station, which is the last stop on the line.
From Caernarfon Station, Caernarfon Castle is a short walk away about 10-15 minutes).
Bus:
Take the 4S or X4 bus from Holyhead Bus Station to Bangor Bus Station. The journey takes about 50 minutes.
At Bangor Bus Station, transfer to the 5C bus towards Caernarfon. The journey takes about 30 minutes.
Get off the bus at the Caernarfon Interchange and Caernarfon Castle is about a 5-minute walk away.
Note that bus and train schedules may vary depending on the day and time of travel, so it’s always a good idea to check ahead of time. Additionally, it’s worth noting that the train journey may be more expensive than taking the bus, so you may want to compare prices and schedules before deciding which option to take.