🚌 Bus from Bangor to Caernarfon
3 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 22:50 (weekdays).
💷 Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5C | Arriva Wales | ~37 min | 70 | 05:20 | 22:50 | Bangor Bus Station Stand B (at) |
| T2 | Lloyds Coaches | ~35 min | 11 | 08:30 | 21:35 | Bangor Bus Station Stand B (at) |
| S3 | Gwynfor Coaches | ~39 min | 3 | 10:33 | 14:33 | Bangor Bus Station Stand A (at) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bangor on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bangor to Caernarfon?
3 routes run directly from Bangor to Caernarfon: the 5C (Arriva Wales), the T2 (Lloyds Coaches), the S3 (Gwynfor Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Bangor to Caernarfon?
Around 37 minutes on the 5C, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bangor to Caernarfon?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 5C) leaves around 05:20 and the last around 22:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bangor to Caernarfon?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales. Check the operator's website or Traveline Cymru for current prices.