There are 5 ways to get from Pwllheli to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pwllheli to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 9m£119–195Drive 241.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pwllheli to Exetercar 241.6 mi
5h 7m£60–86Bus, 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 Exeter St Davidstrain
12h 13mTrain via Cardiff
- Take the train from Pwllheli to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
10h 30m£119–210Bus
- Take the bus from The Australia to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
13h 7m
Pwllheli to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pwllheli to Exeter is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Pwllheli to Exeter is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Pwllheli station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Bampfylde Street via The Australia, Rose and Crown and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Pwllheli to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Pwllheli and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Pwllheli and Exeter is 326 miles. The road distance is 243 miles.
The best way to get from Pwllheli to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Pwllheli to Exeter, including transfers.
Pwllheli to Exeter bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from The Australia station.
Pwllheli to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pwllheli station.
The best way to get from Pwllheli to Exeter is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 7m.
What companies run services between Pwllheli, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Pwllheli to Exeter St Davids via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B to Bampfylde Street via The Australia, Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, and Sophia Gardens in around 13h 7m.
- 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 Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- 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 Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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 Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Pwllheli to Exeter bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Pwllheli to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pwllheli to Exeter is 243 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Pwllheli to Exeter.
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