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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 Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus Taith
    7h 26m

  2. Drive  137.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Pwllhelicar car 137.8 mi
    3h 24m
    £35–51

  3. Train, bus via Aberystwyth

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus bus
    3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Pwllhelitrain train
    7h 46m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crownbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus bus Taith
    7h 32m

  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 Dovey Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Pwllhelitrain train
    8h 49m
    £88–158

Swansea to Pwllheli by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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 station, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Pwllheli via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Dovey Junction in around 8h 49m.

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