12 Caernarfon ↔ Pwllheli
Operated by Clynnog & Trefor / Berwyn Coaches. First bus 07:00, last bus 21:10. 37 journeys on weekdays.
💷 The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Clynnog & Trefor / Berwyn Coaches sets the fares on the 12. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices. Who travels free →
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Pwllheli · Monday to Friday towards Pwllheli · Saturday towards Pwllheli · Sunday towards Caernarfon · Monday to Friday towards Caernarfon · Saturday towards Caernarfon · Sunday
| Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C | · | 07:30 | 08:35 | 09:40 | 10:40 | · | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:00 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 15:30 | 15:40 | 16:40 | 17:20 | 17:40 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
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| Bontnewydd Prif (after) | · | 07:35 | 08:40 | 09:45 | 10:45 | · | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:05 | 13:45 | 14:45 | 15:35 | 15:45 | 16:45 | 17:25 | 17:45 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Dinas (before Shops) | · | 07:38 | 08:43 | 09:48 | 10:48 | · | 11:48 | 12:48 | 13:08 | 13:48 | 14:48 | 15:38 | 15:48 | 16:48 | 17:28 | 17:48 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Glynllifon (after) | · | 07:42 | 08:47 | 09:52 | 10:52 | · | 11:52 | 12:52 | 13:12 | 13:52 | 14:52 | 15:42 | 15:52 | 16:52 | 17:32 | 17:52 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Pont Llyfni (after) | · | 07:45 | 08:50 | 09:55 | 10:55 | · | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:15 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 15:45 | 15:55 | 16:55 | 17:35 | 17:55 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Swyddfa'r Post Office (adj) | · | 07:48 | 08:53 | 09:58 | 10:58 | · | 11:58 | 12:58 | 13:18 | 13:58 | 14:58 | 15:48 | 15:58 | 16:58 | 17:38 | 17:58 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Maes y Neuadd (opp Church) | 07:05 | 07:55 | 09:00 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 11:30 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 13:25 | 14:05 | 15:05 | 15:55 | 16:05 | 17:05 | 17:45 | 18:05 | 19:25 | 20:55 |
| Glan Rhyd (nr) | 07:11 | 08:01 | 09:06 | 10:11 | 11:11 | 11:34 | 12:11 | 13:11 | 13:31 | 14:11 | 15:11 | 16:01 | 16:11 | 17:11 | 17:51 | 18:11 | 19:29 | 20:59 |
| Siop Newydd (after) | 07:17 | 08:07 | 09:12 | 10:17 | 11:17 | 11:38 | 12:17 | 13:17 | 13:36 | 14:17 | 15:17 | 16:06 | 16:17 | 17:17 | 17:56 | 18:17 | 19:33 | 21:03 |
| Ysbyty Bryn Beryl (before) | 07:20 | 08:10 | 09:15 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 11:41 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 13:40 | 14:20 | 15:20 | 16:10 | 16:20 | 17:20 | 18:00 | 18:20 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C | 07:25 | 08:15 | 09:20 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 11:45 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 13:48 | 14:25 | 15:25 | 16:15 | 16:25 | 17:25 | 18:05 | 18:25 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
Route map
All stops on route 12
12 towards Pwllheli
- Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C Caernarfon
- Turf Square (after) Caernarfon
- Asda C (at) Caernarfon
- Tesco (after) Caernarfon
- Bro Helen (after) Caernarfon
- Parc Muriau (before) Caernarfon
- Tyddyn-Elen (after) Bontnewydd
- Bontnewydd Prif (after) Bontnewydd
- Cartref (o/s) Bontnewydd
- Plas Dinas Turn (before) Bontnewydd
- Ffrwd Cae Du (after) Bontnewydd
- Dinas (before Shops) Dinas
- Goat Hotel (after) Bethesda-bach
- Bethesda-bach (before Crossroads) Bethesda-bach
- Groeslon Ffrwd (after) Llandwrog
- Glynllifon (after) Llandwrog
- Groeslon Ffrwd (after) Pontllyfni
- Lon Caergofiant (before) Pontllyfni
- Y Swan (after) Pontllyfni
- Pont Llyfni (after) Pontllyfni
- Pont Aberdesach (after) Aberdesach
- Swyddfa'r Post Office (adj) Clynnog
- Gyrn Coch (before) Gryn Goch
- Ystymllech (nr) Gryn Goch
- Tan y Graig (before) Trefor
- Ganolfan (at junction) Trefor
- Crossroads (before) Trefor
- Capel Gosen (before) Trefor
- Llwynaethnen (after) Trefor
- Maes y Neuadd (opp Church) Trefor
- Tyddyn Drain (before roundabout) Llanaelhaearn
- Llanaelhaearn Clegir (before) Llanaelhaearn
- Rivals Inn (after Phone Box) Llanaelhaearn
- Glan Rhyd (nr) Llanaelhaearn
- Bryn Meddyg (o/s) Llanaelhaearn
- Glasfryn (before) Pencaenewydd
- Lon Llwyndyrys (after) Y Ffor
- Bwlch y Ffordd Isaf (before) Y Ffor
- Dreflan (before) Y Ffor
- Cae`r Gromlech (nr) Y Ffor
- Siop Newydd (after) Y Ffor
- Clogwyn (before) Y Ffor
- Ysbyty Bryn Beryl (before) Pwllheli
- Clogwyn (after) Pwllheli
- Llwyn - hudol (after Derlwyn) Pwllheli
- Yoke House (after) Pwllheli
- Asda (after) Pwllheli
- Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C Pwllheli
12 towards Caernarfon
- Asda (before) Pwllheli
- Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C Pwllheli
- Yoke House Turn (before) Pwllheli
- Llwyn - hudol (opp Derlwyn) Pwllheli
- Clogwyn (before) Pwllheli
- Ysbyty Bryn Beryl (after) Pwllheli
- Clogwyn (after) Y Ffor
- Cae`r Gromlech (nr) Y Ffor
- Dreflan (after) Y Ffor
- Bwlch y Ffordd Isaf (before) Y Ffor
- Siop Newydd (before) Y Ffor
- Lon Llwyndyrys (before) Y Fron
- Glasfryn (after) Pencaenewydd
- Bryn Meddyg (opp) Llanaelhaearn
- Glan Rhyd (nr) Llanaelhaearn
- Rivals Inn (adj Phone Box) Llanaelhaearn
- Tyddyn Drain (after roundabout) Llanaelhaearn
- Crossroads (after) Trefor
- Capel Gosen (opp) Trefor
- Ganolfan (at junction) Trefor
- Maes y Neuadd (o/s Brynffynnon) Trefor
- Tan y Graig (after) Trefor
- Gyrn Coch (after) Gryn Goch
- Swyddfa'r Post Office Clynnog
- Smithy (before) Clynnog
- Pont Aberdesach (before) Aberdesach
- Pont Llyfni (before) Pontllyfni
- Y Swan (before) Pontllyfni
- Lon Caergofaint (after) Pontllyfni
- Groeslon Ffrwd (before) Pontllyfni
- Glynllifon (before) Llandwrog
- Groeslon Ffrwd (after) Llandwrog
- Bethesda-bach (before Crossroads) Bethesda-bach
- Goat Hotel (after) Bethesda-bach
- Dinas (after Shops) Dinas
- Ffrwd Cae Du (after) Bontnewydd
- Plas Dinas Turn (after) Bontnewydd
- Cartref (opp) Bontnewydd
- Tyddyn-du (after) Bontnewydd
- Pont Glan-Beuno (after) Bontnewydd
- Bontnewydd Prif (before) Bontnewydd
- Parc Muriau (ad) Caernarfon
- Caernarfon Tesco (before) Caernarfon
- Eagle Hotel (after) Caernarfon
- Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C Caernarfon
Service history & registered changes
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 28 Aug 2026 Operating between Heatherside, The Wheatsheaf and Firmley, Opp Purley Way given service number 12 effective from 28 August 2026.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
CaernarfonPwllheliLlandwrogY FforBontnewyddTreforLlanaelhaearnPontllyfniY FronDinasBethesda-bachPencaenewydd
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 12 bus?
The first 12 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 12 bus?
The last 12 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 12 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Wales — Clynnog & Trefor / Berwyn Coaches sets the fares on the 12. Check their website or the Traveline Cymru fare finder for current prices.
Who runs the 12 bus?
The 12 is operated by Clynnog & Trefor / Berwyn Coaches.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.