There are 4 ways to get from Newport to Pwllheli by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
5h 53m£67–107Drive 149 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Pwllhelicar 149 mi
3h 36m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Rose and Crownbus 112
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
9h 42mTrain via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
7h 21m£71–120
Newport to Pwllheli by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Pwllheli is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Pwllheli is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Pwllheli station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway K14 and arriving at Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Carmarthen station and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Pwllheli. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Newport and Pwllheli is 230 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Pwllheli without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Newport to Pwllheli, including transfers.
Newport to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.
Newport to Pwllheli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
The best way to get from Newport to Pwllheli is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Pwllheli, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 9h 42m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Newport to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rose and Crown station.
Newport to Pwllheli train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Pwllheli is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Newport to Pwllheli.
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