There are 6 ways to get from Llanelli to Pwllheli by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the train from Dovey Junction to Pwllhelitrain Machynlleth - Pwllheli
7h 39mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
8h 20m£16–19Drive 132.5 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Pwllhelicar 132.5 mi
3h 23m£33–47Bus, train via Lampeter
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
- Take the train from Dovey Junction to Pwllhelitrain
8h 20m£36–61Train
- Take the train from Llanelli to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
9h 26m£90–159Bus via Cardigan
- Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 9 to Tescobus 460
- Take the bus from Tesco to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
10h 3m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Pwllheli is to bus which costs £16 - £19 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Pwllheli is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli to Pwllheli station. However, there are services departing from West End and arriving at Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Pwllheli. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Pwllheli via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Llanelli and Pwllheli is 139 miles. The road distance is 133.2 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Pwllheli without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Llanelli to Pwllheli, including transfers.
Llanelli to Pwllheli bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1.
Llanelli to Pwllheli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Pwllheli is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs £16 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Pwllheli, Wales?
You can take a bus from West End to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Llanelli to Pwllheli via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 9h 26m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Dovey Junction to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Dovey Junction to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Llanelli to Pwllheli bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.
Llanelli to Pwllheli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Pwllheli is 133 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Llanelli to Pwllheli.
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