The average train between Edinburgh and Pwllheli takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Pwllheli. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Pwllheli. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Pwllheli at 3:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Pwllheli? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Pwllheli. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley station and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) station via Warrington Bank Quay station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Edinburgh to Pwllheli train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Pwllheli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Pwllheli is 349.8 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C via Warrington Bank Quay, Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C in around 8h 1m.