Caernarfon

Caernarfon

Caernarfon is a historic walled town in North Wales. Visitors come to explore its medieval walls and a stunning UNESCO World Heritage castle featuring iconic polygonal towers overlooking the Menai Strait. The town offers quayside shopping and serves as a gateway to the peaks of Snowdonia and the shores of Anglesey.

Coach tours
2
From
£539
Next departure
28 Sept 2026
Duration
5–8 days
Operator
Shearings

Escape to Caernarfon on a coach holiday and discover a historic walled town in North Wales, home to one of Europe's most impressive castles. This stunning UNESCO World Heritage fortress looms over the town and the waters of the Menai Strait with its iconic polygonal towers.

Spend your time exploring the castle and medieval walls, browsing the local shops along the quayside, or venturing out to the peaks of Snowdonia and the shores of Anglesey. Take a look at our Caernarfon trips and leave the driving to us.

2 tours visiting Caernarfon

  1. Llandudno

    Snowdon Mountain Railway and Portmeirion

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Llandudno, Gwynedd, Caernarfon, Anglesey

    • Day 2 · Caernarfon Snowdon Mountain Railway* Excursion into Snowdonia National Park, enjoying the wonderful scenery and joining the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Trains depart from Llanberis station and cross two viaducts, travelling past majestic waterfalls, through…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 28 Sept 2026
    • 24 dates

    from £539

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  2. Llandudno

    Great Little Trains of Wales

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Llandudno, Gwynedd, Betws-y-Coed, Anglesey, Caernarfon +1 more

    • Day 6 · Caernarfon Caernarfon and Ffestiniog Railway Excursion enjoying a journey aboard the Ffestiniog Railway travelling through the forested and mountainous scenery of Snowdonia. The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world having been…
    • 8 days
    • Leaves 30 Apr 2027
    • 8 dates

    from £899

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Caernarfon, by departure month.

  1. Sept 1 tour from £579
  2. Oct No tours
  3. Nov No tours
  4. Dec No tours
  5. Jan No tours
  6. Feb No tours
  7. Mar 1 tour from £539
  8. Apr 2 tours from £549
  9. May 2 tours from £579
  10. Jun 2 tours from £599
  11. Jul 2 tours from £599
  12. Aug 2 tours from £629

Places of Interest

Welsh Highland Railway

Welsh Highland Railway

The Welsh Highland Railway is the UK's longest heritage railway, running through Snowdonia between Caernarfon and Porthmadog. Visitors can ride massive Garratt locomotives through mountains and the Aberglaslyn Pass, enjoying views of peaks, forests, and the coast. The experience is enhanced by dining cars and seasonal events, with connections to the Ffestiniog Railway available at Porthmadog.

As the longest heritage railway in the UK, the Welsh Highland Railway stretches about twenty-five miles across Snowdonia, linking Caernarfon and Porthmadog. Starting from the foot of Caernarfon Castle, the trains climb deep into the mountains, skimming the slopes of Snowdon before winding through Beddgelert and the stunning wooded Aberglaslyn Pass. The narrow-gauge tracks follow a route originally laid in the 1930s, which was painstakingly restored over several years before finally reaching Porthmadog in 2011.

Massive Garratt locomotives—some of the biggest narrow-gauge engines on earth—pull carriages through some of Wales' most beautiful landscapes, offering views of peaks, forests, rivers, and the coast. Once at Porthmadog, passengers can connect with the Ffestiniog Railway to keep their journey going. To top it off, dining cars, galas, and seasonal events make the experience even more special throughout the year.

Caernarfon coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Caernarfon cost?

Coach holidays visiting Caernarfon start from £539 per person. That's the lowest price across the 2 coach tours with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Caernarfon?

Coach holidays visiting Caernarfon last between 5 and 8 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Caernarfon depart?

Upcoming departures run from September 2026 to September 2027.

Which coach holiday companies go to Caernarfon?

Tours visiting Caernarfon are run by Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

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Anglesey

Anglesey

Anglesey is a beautiful island off the North Wales coast, ringed by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and dozens of sandy beaches and coves. Explore historic Beaumaris Castle, walk dramatic coastal paths, spot lighthouses and wildlife, and marvel at the village with the longest name in Britain. With sea views, sunsets and Snowdonia on the horizon, Anglesey offers a relaxed, scenic island escape.
Betws-y-Coed

Betws-y-Coed

Betws-y-Coed is a charming mountain village in the heart of Snowdonia, North Wales. Set amidst ancient woodland where three rivers meet, it is an ideal base for exploring rugged peaks, lush forests and the rushing waters of Swallow Falls. Visitors can also enjoy local craft shops or take a short trip to the seaside town of Llandudno.
Llandudno

Llandudno

Llandudno is North Wales' grand seaside resort, framed by a sweeping Victorian promenade and the limestone headland of the Great Orme. Ride the historic tramway or cable car for views over the bay, stroll the pier, and browse pretty shops and gardens beneath the mountains. With sandy beaches, Alice in Wonderland heritage and easy access to Snowdonia, it blends classic resort charm with dramatic Welsh scenery.
Llangollen

Llangollen

Llangollen is a picturesque town in the Dee Valley of North Wales. Visitors are drawn to its heritage steam train and the breathtaking Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. The town also offers the ruins of Valle Crucis Abbey and Castell Dinas Brân, with the River Dee winding through the center and the mountains of Snowdonia nearby.

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