Bus from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Caernarfon
3 direct routes · 33–47 min · first bus 05:22, last bus 22:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to Caernarfon as of 03:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bangor, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5C | Arriva Wales | ~34 min | 43 | Sat 43 · Sun 27 | 05:22 | 22:52 | Farrar Road (before 32) | Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A | Penrhos, Capel-y-graig, Aber Pwll & Y Felinheli |
| T2 | Lloyds Coaches | ~33 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 08:32 | 21:37 | Farrar Road (before 32) | Turf Square (after) | Capel-y-graig |
| S3 | Gwynfor Coaches | ~47 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:35 | 14:35 | Farrar Road (before 32) | Turf Square (after) | Capel-y-graig, Aber Pwll, Seion, Llanddeiniolen & Bethel |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 5C bus, T2 bus or S3 bus timetable.
Fares from Bangor to Caernarfon
- £5.10 adult single on the 5C (Arriva Wales)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
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). The most frequent is the 5C, 43 times each weekday — board at Farrar Road (before 32) and get off at Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A, about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bangor to Caernarfon?
Between 33 minutes on the T2 and 47 on the S3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Penrhos, Capel-y-graig, Aber Pwll, Y Felinheli on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bangor to Caernarfon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:22 and the last around 22:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bangor to Caernarfon?
An adult single from Bangor to Caernarfon is £5.10 on the 5C (Arriva Wales), from Farrar Road (before 32) to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. 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.