The average train between Pwllheli and Swansea takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Pwllheli to Swansea. 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 Pwllheli and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pwllheli is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Pwllheli to Swansea? 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 Pwllheli to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Pwllheli station and arriving at Swansea station via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Pwllheli to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pwllheli station.
Pwllheli to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Pwllheli to Swansea train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Pwllheli and Swansea is 144.6 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Pwllheli to Swansea via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 9h 27m.