There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Pwllheli by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
10h 56m£164–272Drive 258.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstaple to Pwllhelicar 258.9 mi
5h 27m£64–92Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
15hTrain, fly
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
9h 20m£135–303Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
11h 42m£148–280
Barnstaple to Pwllheli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Pwllheli is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Pwllheli is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Pwllheli station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Pwllheli. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Pwllheli via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Pwllheli is 365 miles. The road distance is 260.4 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Pwllheli without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 10h 56m and costs £160 - £280.
It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Barnstaple to Pwllheli, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Pwllheli train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Pwllheli is to train via Birmingham which takes 10h 56m and costs £160 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Pwllheli, Wales?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Pwllheli via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Machynlleth in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 15h.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–300
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Pwllheli train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Pwllheli is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Barnstaple to Pwllheli.
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