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 Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
7h 19m£71–115Drive 149 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Pwllhelicar 149 mi
3h 36m£38–55Bus via Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus 508
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus
10h 12mBus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus Taith
10h 40m
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 station to Pwllheli station. However, there are services departing from Newport Train Station and arriving at Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Carmarthen station and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Pwllheli. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Pwllheli via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Newport and Pwllheli is 213 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Pwllheli without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Newport to Pwllheli, including transfers.
Newport to Pwllheli bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newport Train 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 7h 19m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Carmarthen, which costs and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Pwllheli, Wales?
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Pwllheli via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newport Train Station to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Swansea City Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 10h 12m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- 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 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- 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
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Newport to Pwllheli bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea City Bus 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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