Caernarfon Castle is an architectural feat at its finest. See it for yourself by taking a trip with Avanti West Coast and simplify your commute with affordable train tickets. Discover what lies on the castle grounds and see how you can get there with affordable trains to Caernarfon Castle.
How to get to Caernarfon Castle by train
Caernarfon Castle is in Wales, found in Caernarfon, Gwynedd. Getting to the castle is easy, with the closest station being Bangor.
You can get an Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales train to Bangor Station and walk to the 5C bus stop. Take the bus for about 10 minutes and walk another five to reach the castle. You can also take a quick taxi ride from the station and arrive at the castle in about 20 minutes.
What to do at Caernarfon Castle
There are plenty of exciting things awaiting you when visiting Caernarfon Castle. Take a tour of the castle grounds and see its beauty up close. Learn about medieval life from within the castle’s halls.
You can also take part in Pages and Squires Training or test your archery skills with the Red Dragon Archers and Garrison. You can experience the history of medieval times for yourself at Caernarfon Castle.
About Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle is one of the world’s greatest buildings from the Middle Ages. Born from a war with Welsh princes, the castle is a building designed to survive conflict and assault. Thanks to this, it continues to stand tall 700 years later as a stunning fortress for all to see.
Ways to save on your train ticket to Caernarfon Castle
Avanti West Coast offers trains to Caernarfon Castle at affordable prices. Save on your tickets when you book with Avanti, travel at off-peak times, or invest in a Railcard.
When you book your tickets from Avanti West Coast instead of from a third party, you can save on booking fees. You can also find different types of train tickets, including the most cost-effective off-peak times. Off-peak tickets are for days or times when trains may be less crowded.
Invest in a Railcard and save ⅓ of the price of your fare. There are many different Railcards, including the Family and Friends Railcard. With this, you can travel as a family, with up to four adults and four children. The adults can save ⅓ of the cost of fare, and children’s fare gets a 60% discount.
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Ready to experience the medieval history built into the Caernarfon Castle in Wales? Download the Avanti West Coast App today to get your train tickets. Find tickets on the app at the lowest prices and buy them with your digital debit card or mobile wallet.
Choose your seats, track your train, and access your digital ticket right from your phone. Make finding trains to Caernarfon Castle a breeze when you use the Avanti West Coast App.
