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How to get fromSwansea to Pwllheliby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Pwllheli by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Pwllhelitrain train
    7h 52m
    £46–85

  2. Drive 138 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Pwllhelicar car 138 mi
    3h 24m
    £34–49

  3. Bus via Carmarthen

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    7h 54m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 6 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Abus bus T2
    9h

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain train
    9h 11m
    £104–199

Swansea to Pwllheli by train and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Pwllheli, Wales?

You can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Pwllheli via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 9h 11m.

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