The average train between Sunderland and Pwllheli takes 11h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 4 times a day between Sunderland and Pwllheli. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Pwllheli at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 11h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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10h 40m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Pwllheli. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Pwllheli station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
Sunderland to Pwllheli train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Pwllheli train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Book your Sunderland to Pwllheli train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Sunderland and Pwllheli is 299.7 km. The road distance is 474 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C via Newcastle, Newton-le-Willows, Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C in around 9h 39m.