There are 4 ways to get from Pwllheli to Bristol by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pwllheli to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 36m£77–135Drive 170 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pwllheli to Bristolcar 170 mi
4h 2m£42–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
9h 50mBus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
10h 57m
Pwllheli to Bristol by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pwllheli to Bristol is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Pwllheli to Bristol is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pwllheli station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via The Australia, Rose and Crown and Swansea City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Pwllheli to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Pwllheli and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Pwllheli and Bristol is 239 miles. The road distance is 171 miles.
The best way to get from Pwllheli to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Pwllheli to Bristol, including transfers.
Pwllheli to Bristol bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from The Australia station.
Pwllheli to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pwllheli station.
The best way to get from Pwllheli to Bristol is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Pwllheli, Wales and Bristol, England?
You can take a train from Pwllheli to Bristol Temple Meads via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B to Bristol Bus Station via The Australia, Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea City Bus Station in around 10h 57m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pwllheli to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from The Australia to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from The Australia to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Pwllheli to Bristol bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Pwllheli to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pwllheli to Bristol is 171 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Pwllheli to Bristol.
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