There are 5 ways to get from Plymouth to Pwllheli by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
10h 11m£181–275Drive 283.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plymouth to Pwllhelicar 283.9 mi
5h 50m£69–100Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus T2
14h 59mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Plymouth 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 15m£141–275Train
- Take the train from Plymouth 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 35m£159–297
Plymouth to Pwllheli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Pwllheli is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Pwllheli is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Pwllheli station. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Pwllheli. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Pwllheli via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Plymouth and Pwllheli is 378 miles. The road distance is 285.6 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Pwllheli without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 10h 11m and costs £180 - £280.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Plymouth to Pwllheli, including transfers.
Plymouth to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Pwllheli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Pwllheli is to train via Birmingham which takes 10h 11m and costs £180 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 59m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Pwllheli, Wales?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Pwllheli via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 14h 59m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- 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
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Airport to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- 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
Plymouth to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Plymouth to Pwllheli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Pwllheli is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Plymouth to Pwllheli.
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