There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Pwllheli by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h 21m£87–165Drive 169.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Pwllhelicar 169.9 mi
4h 3m£42–60Bus
- 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
10h 44mTrain via Birmingham
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
8h£111–178
Bristol to Pwllheli by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Pwllheli is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Pwllheli is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Pwllheli station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Pwllheli. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Bristol and Pwllheli is 256 miles. The road distance is 170.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Pwllheli without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Bristol to Pwllheli, including transfers.
Bristol to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Pwllheli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Pwllheli is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Pwllheli, Wales?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C via Newport (S Wales), Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 10h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Bristol to Pwllheli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Pwllheli is 171 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Bristol to Pwllheli.
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