There are 5 ways to get from Swindon 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 via Newport
best- Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Dovey Junction to Pwllhelitrain
8h 23m£92–156Drive 185.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swindon to Pwllhelicar 185.3 mi
4h 5m£47–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Swindon to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
10h 29mTrain
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
8h 37m£86–146Bus
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
11h 37m
Swindon to Pwllheli by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Pwllheli is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Pwllheli is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Pwllheli station. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens, Carmarthen station and Porthmadog Park Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Pwllheli. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Pwllheli via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Swindon and Pwllheli is 269 miles. The road distance is 186.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Pwllheli without a car is to train via Newport which takes 8h 23m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Swindon to Pwllheli, including transfers.
Swindon to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Pwllheli train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Pwllheli is to train via Newport which takes 8h 23m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 37m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Pwllheli, Wales?
You can take a train from Swindon to Pwllheli via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Dovey Junction in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen station, and Porthmadog Park Stand B in around 11h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
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- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
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- Transport for Wales
Train from Dovey Junction to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–29
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- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
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- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- 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
Bus from Carmarthen station to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Fleming Way to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Pwllheli bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Swindon to Pwllheli train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Pwllheli is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Swindon to Pwllheli.
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