The average train between Pwllheli and Cardiff takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Pwllheli to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Pwllheli and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pwllheli is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pwllheli to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Pwllheli station and arriving at Cardiff station via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Pwllheli to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pwllheli station.
Pwllheli to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Pwllheli to Cardiff train tickets online with Transport for Wales.
The distance between Pwllheli and Cardiff is 177.9 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Pwllheli to Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 7h.