The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Caernarfon
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Caernarfon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Caernarfon will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
To travel from Sheffield to Caernarfon you need to make at least one change.
Y12440+
L64252 · L64182
Y12436+
L64242
Y12438+
L64247 · L64848
C43547+
W02870 · L02181+
L64848
L36555+
L02116 · L02178+
L64176
C43534+
W02898 · L02176
L36555+
L02116 · L02178
Y12436+
L64242
C43547+
W02870 · L02181+
L64848
C43547+
W02870 · L02181+
L64848Live departures
Sheffield to Caernarfon train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Caernarfon trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 11 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C43534+ W02898 · L02176 | On time 08:08 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h11 | 11:19 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2 changes | |
Y12436+ L64242 | On time 08:44 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h23 | 12:07 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 1 change | |
L36555+ L02116 · L02178+ L64176 | On time 09:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h37 | 12:48 Llanfairpwll (LPG) | 3 changes | |
L36555+ L02116 · L02178 | On time 09:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h13 | 12:24 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2 changes | |
Y12438+ L64247 · L64848 | On time 09:43 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h53 | 13:36 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2 changes | |
C43547+ W02870 · L02181+ L64848 | On time 10:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h32 | 13:43 Llanfairpwll (LPG) | 3 changes | |
C43547+ W02870 · L02181+ L64848 | On time 10:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h25 | 13:36 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 3 changes | |
Y12440+ L64252 · L64182 | On time 10:43 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h58 | 14:41 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2 changes | |
C43554+ W02857 · L02183+ L64182 | On time 11:11 Sheffield station (SHF) | 3h36 | 14:47 Llanfairpwll (LPG) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Caernarfon
Trains from Sheffield to Caernarfon run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:08, the last at 19:13. The fastest train covers the 188 km distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 188 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 08:08 |
Last train 19:13 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Sheffield to Caernarfon trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Sheffield and Caernarfon from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Caernarfon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield to Caernarfon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Caernarfon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Caernarfon
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
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