There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Pwllheli 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 Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
9h 10m£78–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
14h 23m£60–99Drive 240.7 mi
- Drive from Sunderland to Pwllhelicar 240.7 mi
4h 46m£60–86Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Dovey Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Dovey Junction to Pwllhelitrain
10h 21m£146–236
Sunderland to Pwllheli by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Pwllheli is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 14h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Pwllheli is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Pwllheli station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Pwllheli. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via Newcastle and Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Sunderland and Pwllheli is 292 miles. The road distance is 242.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sunderland to Pwllheli without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Sunderland to Pwllheli, including transfers.
Sunderland to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.
Sunderland to Pwllheli train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Sunderland to Pwllheli is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 14h 23m.
What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Pwllheli, Wales?
You can take a train from Sunderland to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand C via Newcastle, Newton-le-Willows, Bangor (Gwynedd), Bangor Railway Station H, Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A, and Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 14h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Dovey Junction to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- 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 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
Sunderland to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Sunderland to Pwllheli train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Pwllheli is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Sunderland to Pwllheli.
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